Work for the Trust

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is a grant making charity, which supports the Armed Forces Covenant by funding projects which address specific priorities. To find out more about our work and the organisation, please explore our website 

This is an exciting time to join us at the Trust. We’re committed to learning from and sharing the achievements of our grant holders and the impact of our funding programmes.


The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is recruiting for a part-time (equivalent to 3 days a week) Business Intelligence Manager.

The Business Intelligence Manager will be responsible for supporting the Trust’s reporting on the whole range of its work using the data it gathers from grant holders, beneficiaries, and other activity.

The post holder will be responsible for providing information to colleagues to answer queries, compile reports, and contribute to decision making by analysing and using data from a variety of sources. They will work with colleagues in the grants team to ensure the validity of such data and to introduce new processes methodologies, including innovative technological solutions, to maximise the value of the data, minimise time spent in extraction and analysis and enhance productivity.

This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided).

Salary in the range £40k-50k full time equivalent pa depending on experience (plus pension contribution and other benefits). This is a part-time role – for the equivalent of 3 days a week. As a flexible employer, we are open to exploring how those 3 days can be delivered across the working week.

How to apply: Applications should take the form of a letter (no more than two pages of A4) providing evidence of how you meet the person specification and a CV. Please also indicate how soon you might be available to start if your application is successful.

Timeline

Applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal at https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=yvnwmqnjoadhizbyzlky by 9am on Monday 23 September.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews which are expected to be conducted the following week (wc 30/9) by video conference.

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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is recruiting for a Head of IT Strategy. The role will be fixed term (equivalent to 3 days a week) over a period of 9 months.

The Head of IT Strategy will lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy and operational plans to support longer-term evolution and development of the organisation and its work ensuring that the organisation can achieve effective productivity. This will involve focus on the organisation’s IT and technical infrastructure.

They will manage in-house and outsourced operations to ensure operations are resilient, effective, and offer good value for money. They work with other senior staff on strategic planning, ensuring that staff are all aware of operational best practices and implementing new technologies.

This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided).

Salary £50,000- 55,000 FTE depending on experience. Fixed term (9 months)

How to apply:

Applications should take the form of a letter (no more than two pages of A4) providing evidence of how you meet the person specification and a CV. Please also indicate how soon you might be available to start if your application is successful.

Timeline

Applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal at https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=seuzvhcakioaerbfuhsr by 9am on Monday 16 September.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews which are expected to be conducted either the same week or the following week by video conference. We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is recruiting for a Grants Officer. This will be permanent full time role.

The Grants Officer will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the Trust’s grant making, including undertaking assessments, presenting recommendations for decision-making and building relationships with grant holders to ensure terms are fulfilled and funds properly managed.

Previous experience of working in a charity or not for profit organisation is required, as is knowledge of either grant making or contract management. A personal knowledge or experience of the armed forces would be an advantage, and applications will be welcomed from former serving personnel who meet the key criteria. The successful candidates will have an interest in, and commitment to, the difference that charities can make.

This is a home working roles and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided).

Salary in the range £28-33,000 pa depending on experience (plus pension contribution and other benefits).

How to apply:

Applications should take the form of a letter (no more than two pages of A4) providing evidence of how you meet the person specification and a CV. Please also indicate how soon you might be available to start if your application is successful.

Timeline

Applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal at https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=emrifvryovpsdcaoolhv by 9am on Monday 16 September.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews which are expected to be conducted in the week commencing 23 September by video conference.

Full job description and person specification