Key tasks:
To implement the Foundation’s Grants Strategy and Business Plan as part of the Grants and Donor Services team
To ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective services, responsive to the needs of potential grants recipients and Donors
To ensure the performance of the Foundation’s grantmaking programme and take corrective action to make certain the annual objectives are met
To ensure, through close liaison with the head of Fund Development that the availability of grants from the Foundation are publicised to the appropriate audiences
Maintain close liaison with the accountant for the effective management of all grant making funds
To collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues in the Grants and Donor Services Team and across The Community Foundation for Ireland to ensure that the Foundation achieves optimum performance

The ideal candidate will have:
A third level qualification in a social/ community based area of expertise, or other relevant qualification
A minimum of two years administrative experience and experience of liaising with the general public in a formal setting is essential
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and knowledge of database software
A commitment to working as part of a small team;
Ability to manage a large workload;
Strong time management skills with the ability to work according to tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
Commitment to the provision of excellent administrative support and knowledge to community organisations.
Applicants should be legally entitled to work in the EU.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to Cristina Morales, HR Executive; cmorales@bitc.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm, Friday, 12th August 2016.