Job Description

Manager
Cambridge
Full–time
PCD310067

Job description
Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time, 37. 5 hours per week

Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting
• Lead and coordinate Chapter or sub-grant partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards.
• Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records.
• Prepare and process partner contracts (sub-grant agreements) and amendments, timely signatures and filing.
• Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector.
• Demonstrable experience in managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships.
• Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection.
• Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions.
• A credible and confident communicator.

Salary and Benefits
• Salary: Up to £48, 000 per annum
• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown
• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance

Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed

Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management
• Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the ‘request for proposal’ stage through to Chapter, or partner selection and contracting, reporting and closure.
• Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management.

Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight
• Monitor sub-grantee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and compliant.
• Review reports (budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics) and coordinate internal validation processes with all relevant teams.
• Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements.

Partner Capacity Development
• Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans.
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners.
• Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management.

Coordination and Communication
• Serve as the key liaison regarding sub-granting between partners and internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Chapter Engagement, and Senior Leadership).
• Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery.
• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools.
• Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed.

Advisory and Strategic Support
• Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach.
• Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates.
• Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities.

Desirable
• Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions.
• Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (e.g., FCDO, EU, USAID, etc. )
• Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
• Knowledge of customer-relationship management/project management/grant management systems.
• Understanding and passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors.

Core Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Project management, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style.
• Commitment to the organisation’s mission, values, and partnership principles.