Work With Us

BLCF is currently recruiting for our a new Grants Officer to join our team.

As Grants Officer, you will work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme. The post holder will manage important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. You will also contribute to wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager to ensure the Foundation maintain high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Officer will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision and values.

Benefits: 
BLCF offer our employees the following benefits:
– 25 days holiday per annum – rising 1 day to year after first 2 years to a max 28 days. In addition to public holidays
– 5% contributory pension
– WPA NHS Top Up Health Benefits
– Christmas closure week

Interested in applying?
For more information, including how to apply, please click here.

Please note: The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th June at 9am.

Ever considered becoming a Trustee? We would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) is an independent, non-profit organisation established in 2001. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for local residents through encouraging local giving. We are the 7th largest grant making CF in the UK.

Trustees act in the charity’s best interests to set strategic plans, make key decisions, oversee the running of the organisation and support the Chief Executive. At BLCF we take our trustee role seriously and while there is a formal side to what we do, we work hard to make our meetings informative and enjoyable. We also provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support you on your Trustee journey.

We are looking to grow our Board with Bedfordshire based Trustees who represent our communities and who can bring specific expertise. This requirement will change from time to time, but could include specialisms such as:

• Property Development
• Public & Media Relations
• IT Expertise

The BLCF board meets quarterly at our offices and we will also invite you to join one of our three Executive Committees.

To find out more please have a look at the role in more detail HERE or contact [email protected]. If you are employed by an organisation with funding from Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation, please contact the Chair before making an application.

To apply, please complete an application form HERE and return it to [email protected].

Please note: this round of recruitment has now closed. 

Become a Community Representative

We are looking for people with knowledge, skills and experience to join our grants panel, on a voluntary basis. Panel members play an important role in the Community Foundations grant-making through offering their independent voice, skills and knowledge of the priorities we are looking to address. We are keen to hear from people living in the Bedfordshire county who can demonstrate commitment to local community issues and community development. We are particularly keen to encourage enquiries from people who may work in the following areas:

• Environmental
• Mental Health
• Poverty
• Education
• Disabilities
• Under-represented communities

Grant panel members will need to be able to give their time and expertise, attending up to 5 meetings across the year (max 2hrs per meeting), these take place as a mixture of either in person or online. Panel meetings are usually held during working hours and full relevant training will be provided.

*Please note that we are not able to recruit representatives that may be connected or work with any organisations that may be able to apply for funding from the Foundation*.

Please express your interest in writing (no more than 400 words) detailing your relevant skills and experience to Francesca Johnstone via email to: [email protected] or call 01525 306690 if you have any queries.