Grant Holder Support Officer at Connected Voice

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 - 17:00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £28,366 to 31,518 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Salary £28,366 to £31,518 - 37 hours per week

Connected Voice is looking for a Grant Holder Support Officer as part of our new partnership project with the National Lottery Community Fund and our fellow local infrastructure organisations in Tyne and Wear and County Durham. You will be a key member of our Support and Development team, strengthening support for the VCSE sector.   

Benefits include:

Flexible and hybrid working 

29 days holiday per annum – plus Bank Holidays and 3 days between

Christmas and New Year

Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer contribution

Office base in a modern, eco-friendly building 

BUPA Cash Health Plan 

Credit Union Savings Scheme

2 volunteering days per annum

Corporate Metro Pass Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

The role focuses on working with VCSE organisations who have a current Lottery Grant or who wish to apply. You will help them to identify their strengths and areas for development, and support them to work on improving their governance, financial management, policies or processes as required. You will have a collaborative approach, working side by side with organisations. You will be open to learning and adapting your approach as the project develops.

We are looking for a people person with the ability to work well as part of a team, and foster good working relationships. You will have a strong understanding of the needs of the VCSE sector. You will be able to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally. You will be self-motivated, well-organised, enjoy a high level of autonomy, and be confident in supporting organisations in their development.

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Lisa Goodwin, Chief Executive, via our Office Manager Judith.temple@connectedvoice.org.uk 

You can download an application pack from www.connectedvoice.org.uk CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 5pm on the 26 October 2026 

Interviews will be held in person on 5 November.  

Connected Voice is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity:                    1125877

Company registration:   6681475