We are hiring !

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Grants Officer to work alongside our Administrator and support the work already taking place, facilitating the provision of goods agreed with the board, through the Essential Grants programme.

This role is 14 hours a week working from home although based in the office at St. Boniface House in Ashburton.  The contract is initially fixed for six months but this will be reviewed at the end of the contract, with the objective of extending the contract, although this extension cannot be guaranteed.

We require a person who:

  • is self-motivated and has experience of working with people in a confidential manner.  A working knowledge of GDPR is necessary and the role would provide further training in this area
  • is willing to undertake training as the postholder would be obliged to complete safeguarding training online
  • has excellent communication skills as the postholder will be required to work with board members, colleagues, families in need, referees and suppliers of goods
  • is computer literate and is confident with Excel spreadsheets
  • is numerate as the postholder will be required to work within a budget and provide information regarding expenditure to the administrator
  • is aware of the ethos of the charity and the Catholic Church

The hourly rate will be £13.58.  To discuss the role further, please telephone Karen Grute on 01364 645420.

To request an application form, please email ccs@ccsplymouth.org.uk or write to –

Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth), St. Boniface House, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7JL

The closing date for all applications is Monday, 14 July 2025 and interviews will be held on Monday, 21 July 2025.

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