External Grant Assessor at The London Community Foundation: Home-Based Consultancy | £250 Per Day | Apply by 30 October 2026

Overview

The London Community Foundation is hiring External Grant Assessors to evaluate applications for the third round of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime £6 million Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund. This consultancy involves reviewing applications for grants up to £160,000 for projects spanning a three-year period. The position runs for up to six weeks starting on 23 November 2026, with some flexibility due to the holiday period, and requires attending up to half a day of training during the week commencing 16 November 2026. The work arrangement is entirely home-based and remote.

Who can apply

The role is suited for professionals and experienced grant assessors with specialist knowledge of violence against women and girls, the voluntary and community sector, intersectionality, and appropriate support interventions. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of the challenges faced by women and girls experiencing violence, along with an awareness of protected characteristics and wider inequalities. Applicants should have experience assessing or reviewing programmes, projects, funding applications, or similar evidence, supported by strong analytical and communication skills. The organisation particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women candidates, reflecting the fund's focus on organisations led by and for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.

What you get

Selected consultants will receive a daily rate of £250 for the assignment.

How to apply

Candidates must submit a CV and a one-page cover letter explaining how they meet the person specification, addressing the indicators in the full role description. The cover letter must also state the applicant's availability and indicate the number of days per week they can commit during the assessment period. Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women candidates are invited to mention their background in their cover letter. Applications must be sent by email to jointheteam@londoncf.org.uk and addressed to the Strategic Programme Manager for Violence Against Women and Girls.

Key dates

The application deadline is 12pm on Friday, 30 October 2026. Applicants are expected to be contacted during the week commencing 2 November 2026. Training takes place for up to half a day during the week commencing 16 November 2026, and the assignment officially starts on 23 November 2026.