External Funding Officer - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:
£35,945 - £39,680 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£35,945 - £39,680 Fixed Term (for up to 12 months)

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

You will contribute to the development of funding propositions to deliver the strategies and policies that support sustainable economic growth in Perth and Kinross.

The post holder will be expected to (a) identify external funding opportunities relevant to the delivery of the Council's priority for sustainable and inclusive economic growth and (b) to take the initiative in working with colleagues on the development of specific projects seeking external funding.

The role will require extensive research and analytical skills, familiarity with the policy context driving relevant external funding sources and a high level of competence in bid writing, communication and team working.

The main duties will be:

Assist in identifying relevant external funding sources
Ensuring relevant staff are aware of the opportunities available
Keep the funding landscape under ongoing review and identifying new opportunities that the council or partners can bid for
Coordinate and support awareness raising at council and partnership level of external funding opportunities through establishment of, and effective use of, corporate and partnership communication networks and channels
Support the development of project proposals in consultation/ partnership with council officers and/or external agencies and partner organisations
Supporting service departments to develop project proposals and funding bids that comply with funder requirements and are of the requisite quality to be successful in securing funding
Providing advice to project leads in respect to external funding compliance/claims and supporting them to minimise financial risk to the council through noncompliance or failure to drawdown funds.

Some Key areas of work will include Funding Programme:

Set Up and Administration
Animation
Compliance and Monitoring
Post Programme closure and Monitoring
Monitoring & Performance Reporting

The postholder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time depending on the requirements of the service without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibilities entailed.

Requirements:

Knowledge of external funding programmes and processes
Experience of securing external funding
Understanding of current Economic Development issues
Knowledge of local, regional, and national strategic priorities and funding initiatives
Experience of working in a professional environment delivering project development, implementation, and review
An awareness of budgeting and financial management
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to tailor communication to a variety of audiences
Selfmotivated and able to work on their own initiative but must equally be able to work as part of a team
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Organisational and time management skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Analytical and problemsolving skills

The Individual:

You must have a Relevant Degree or equivalent experience and a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Sharon Rice-Jones, Team Leader on