Interviews are expected to take place on 7 August 2026
Job Advert
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national charity working to support refugees to build new lives in Scotland. Our central ambition is for Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.
We are seeking a Grants Officer to support the growth of grant income from charitable trusts and foundations across Scotland and the UK. Working within the Operations Directorate as part of the Funding Development team, you will play a key role in researching funding opportunities, developing high-quality applications, and supporting funder reporting and relationship management.
You will be passionate about helping to ensure that refugees receive the support that they need. You will have experience of supporting grant or fundraising applications, strong research and organisational skills, and clear written communication skills, with the attention to detail needed to maintain accurate records and work to deadlines.
This role will focus on supporting the delivery of Scottish Refugee Council’s trust and foundation funding portfolio and helping to grow our restricted and unrestricted income.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
How to apply (please read the instructions below carefully):
- Before applying, please make sure your CV and cover letter are ready to upload. Please note that you will not be able to save your application and return to it later.
- Apply here: please note you must upload your CV and Cover letter before submitting your application.
- Kindly ensure that your CV and Cover letter have been anonymised, and that all personal data is removed prior to uploading and submission.
- Applications submitted without both documents attached will not be considered.
- We would also appreciate it if you could complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form is anonymous and voluntary, and helps us to improve equality and diversity
Job description and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Please note that we are unable to offer individual feedback on applications. Feedback will only be provided to those who reach the interview stage.
Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.
We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.
Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639
Job Category:Grants Officer
Job Type:Full Time
Job Location:Glasgow Hybrid working