Grants Officer (Associate), Europe

Job Title: Grants Officer (Associate), Europe

Location: This role is open to candidates based in the following European countries where we have the capacity to employ staff: France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Please note we currently do not have the infrastructure to support VISA/right-to-work sponsorship and you must be living and authorised to work in these locations

Reports to: Grants Programme Manager

Employment Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with the possibility of extension

Hours per week: 37.5 - 40 hours/ week (depending on location)

Compensation at an Associate level : £40,934 - £50,759 Salaries are benchmarked to the country of residence and mapped to years of experience. Please note that to counter inequity, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable.

Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025, 23:59 (11:59pm) British Summer Time

About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):

At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the transformative potential of government to improve lives and create better outcomes for all. Yet, we recognize that many of today’s government systems, structures, and processes are not yet designed to address the complex challenges of our time. That’s why we are committed to reimagining government- working towards systems that truly serve everyone, equitably, and effectively.

As a not-for-profit organization founded by the Boston Consulting Group, we act as a learning partner for governments, public servants, and a diverse network of change makers. Though we are a small organisation, our global footprint is expansive. We have dedicated and innovative teams in Asia, Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Europe and North America. We are all aligned by our Global Hub operational team who provide people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.

CPIE was founded in 2020 and our culture is founded on the values and principles within our vision for government. So in everything we do we aim to be humble, open, empathetic, authentic, trusting and trustworthy, curious and to champion diversity and inclusion. We continually experiment with ways to embody our values, striving to share power and devolve decision-making to those best placed to make the decision. We challenge traditional hierarchies, adopt a strengths-based approach, and prioritise mutual support.

Our Values:

• Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.
• Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - We share power and work together.
• Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.
• Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.

The AI Opportunity Fund:

The AI Opportunity Fund, led by the Centre for Public Impact with support from Google.org, is currently a €16 million initiative aimed at empowering underserved workers across Europe with essential AI skills. The programme has selected 73 organisations from hundreds of applications to provide tailored AI training to 20,000 workers across 24 European countries. These organisations focus on diverse communities, including rural job seekers, underemployed women, and public sector workers, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote economic resilience. The initiative underscores AI's potential to drive social mobility and equitable growth across the continent. We are also hoping to scale our work in this area in the future.

Position Overview:

At CPI we believe people are at the heart of our success. We are seeking a Grants Officer (Associate) based in Europe to join our CPI Europe (CPIE) team. Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund. This role is responsible for the effective administration of grants including ongoing due diligence and accurate record keeping, contributing to assessing proposals and organisations, stewarding and maintaining effective relationships with grantees and wider partners, and ensuring compliance, timely reporting and payments. This role does not involve managing others.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Strategy & Development

• Contribute to shaping the strategy, design and execution of the AI Opportunity Fund.
• Support Management to ensure excellent donor stewardship of Google.org, building their confidence in CPIE as a thought and delivery partner.
• Work collaboratively with programme teams to gather necessary information, data, and insights for compelling letters of inquiry, grant applications and contract bids.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Oversee the implementation of awarded grants and contracts, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines, reporting requirements, and project targets and timelines.
• Actively manage programmatic risks and conduct ongoing due diligence on grantee and wider partners to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely grant reports to key stakeholders in collaboration with finance and programme teams.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures, flagging any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees, fostering positive relationships, triaging and addressing inquiries and supporting them to deliver effectively.
• Identify and escalate issues in a timely manner, actively participate in proposing and implement solutions.

DEIB & Collaborative Working

• Actively contribute to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging (DEIB) culture by embracing different perspectives and fostering an environment of respect.
• Support cross-team collaborative efforts to strengthen the grants administration and monitoring systems, processes and procedures.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage in open and transparent communication, providing constructive feedback and actively listening to others.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, grantees and wider partners, understanding their interests and priorities.
• Support the wider team to convene peer learning and knowledge exchange between grantees and wider partners.
• Represent the organisation professionally in interactions with external partners, demonstrating our mission and impact.
• Participate in relevant networking events and workshops to stay informed about trends in funding and government innovation and to build connections.

This job profile isn’t intended to be an exhaustive list of your duties, rather it gives an outline of what your role will involve.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience of implementing grants or project management systems and processes.
• Experience of administering and managing grants including conducting due diligence and risk management.
• Knowledge of good grant making practice.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present clear, concise, and compelling proposals, briefings and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, particularly in reviewing grant guidelines and preparing financial information.
• Proficiency in using Customer Relationship Management Systems or databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and think on your feet.
• Demonstrated experience of positively embracing and adapting to change.
• Intercultural competence and proven commitment to advancing DEIB.