RNRMC - Grants Commissioning Manager (Scotland)

The Grants Commissioning Manager (Scotland), with a focus on Faslane, is a senior manager working as part of the Grants team within the RNRMC at a time when the Charity's strategy has a real focus on beneficiary need and impact, managing RNRMC commissioned grants in Scotland, ensuring that the funds are awarded in accordance with the Charities Values and Outcomes Framework.

The role will work strategically with The Director of Relationships and Funding to support and deliver the charities funding plans for Scotland and support the Head of Commissioned Grants with all elements of the commissioning cycle including understanding need, designing projects, performance management of delivery and reporting of impact. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the role will involve the oversight and good governance of grants programmes to ensure quality, evidenced outputs, and value for money of projects.

In addition, you will lead and manage the Grants Administrator (Scotland, taking responsibility for actively and proactively supporting them to achieve in their post.

You will have previous skills and experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders across the statutory and third sector and possess the ability to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, build and maintain relationships plus motivate and drive towards delivery of change at pace. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, be diplomatic and approachable with a strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

You will be a confident manager able to adapt to a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills and excellent judgement alongside a meticulous, accurate and disciplined approach to work. You will also possess good organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied and busy workload and deliver to deadlines. You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, be able to think strategically to resolve problems and make recommendations and present options for approval.

RNRMC is the Navy's principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.

RNRMC Values

In all your dealings, you will be expected to abide by the Values of the charity and act as a role model both internally and externally. The RNRMC Values are:

Beneficiary focused We will use the best evidence available to achieve maximum impact on the lives and morale of those who serve today, or who have ever served, and their families.
Integrity We will act with honesty and transparency in all our activities.
Commitment We will demonstrate the highest ambition and commitment for our cause
Inclusiveness We will recognise and celebrate diversity in the sector
Teamwork We will always behave in a way that strengthens the sector