• As Grants Programme Manager you will play an important role in aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the communities where Greggs operates.  
• You will successfully manage the end-to-end delivery of the Greggs Foundation’s grants programmes, especially our community grants programmes which support organisations to make a difference in local communities.  
• You will also work with the Foundation Secretary and Manager to develop the strategy for our grants programme ensuring it maximises the impact of the Foundation and delivers our mission to build stronger healthier communities 
• You will play a primary role in building partnerships with grantees, local infrastructure organisations and other key stakeholders. 
• This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Greggs House Ideally, you’ll live within one hour travel of this area

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Greggs Foundation, the corporate charity of Greggs.  We are a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs.

We can offer you:

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary

• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our employees who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants

• Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme

• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

• Defined contribution management pension scheme

• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products

• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits

• Career progression and learning and development

• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing

• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

• Cycle to Work scheme

• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge

• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Greggs Foundation's grants programmes, particularly focusing on community grants initiatives. 

• Oversee the assessment and evaluation process for grant applications, creating reports for recommendation and approval by the Grants Committee and Board of Trustees 

• Manage grant budgets effectively. 

• Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of funded projects. 

• Identify any opportunities to develop and refine grant programmes.   

• Cultivate and nurture partnerships with funded organisations, local infrastructure organisations, and other relevant stakeholders to maximise the impact of grants. 

• Manage the dissemination of grant opportunities to target communities through effective marketing and outreach, ensuring broad and inclusive participation. 

You will fit right into this role if you have:

• Effective Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal and written communication, with a confident presentation style and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders internally and externally across all levels. 

• Proactive and Self-Directed: Proven ability to use initiative and set direction, effectively managing time and workload to meet programme deadlines. 

• Strong Problem-Solving Abilities: Capable of thinking creatively to resolve issues and adapt to evolving challenges. 

• Strong Financial Literacy: Solid data analysis and IT skills and ability to effectively manage budgets. 

• Confidentiality and Sensitivity: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity. 

• Grant Funding Experience: Some experience of grant funding and knowledge of the rules and regulations governing charitable giving is desirable but not essential as support and training will also be given  

• Passion for Our Mission: Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm and commitment to supporting local communities and advancing their well-being. 

Some travel will be required, so a clean driving licence is an advantage but not essential. 

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.