Grants Specialist (Energy Support)

Researching and identifying grant funding opportunities suitable for disabled households, with a focus on energy support and broader needs.
Offering tailored advice and support to colleagues, ensuring they are equipped to identify and assist clients with grant applications.
Creating and maintaining resources, such as guides and templates, to streamline the grant application process for colleagues and customers.
Conducting training sessions for colleagues on identifying funding opportunities and supporting service users through the application process.
Analysing feedback and engagement data from customers to refine and enhance the advice and support provided.
Ensuring all information related to grant opportunities is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to individuals with diverse needs.
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maximize the reach and impact of grant funding support.
Managing tasks and projects independently to contribute effectively to the team's goals, in line with the organisation's commitment to equality and inclusion

You will have strong experience in identifying and securing grant funding, preferably with a focus on support for disabled individuals or households. Demonstrated Skills in Training or education, particularly in a support or service context.
You will play a pivotal role in data analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Energy Services.
You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to be able to communicate difficult and complex information. A strong ability to convey complex information in an accessible way and engage diverse audiences.
You will be skilled in research and information gathering, with a methodical approach to evaluating grant opportunities. Ability to respond positively to change while being able to work effectively with conflicting priorities.
You will be highly organised with the capacity to manage multiple priorities when delivering training sessions and one-to-one support. A collaborative team player, capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office Products. Excellent attention to detail when using databases and proficient in data analysis for service delivery improvement.
You will bring drive and enthusiasm to your role and can demonstrate that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people and their families.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope's values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
Company pension
Excellent training and career development
Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Link to full benefits package