External Funding Coordinator
£32,402 to £35,403 per annum
Blackburn College is committed to transforming lives through education and skills development. As a leading FE provider, we work closely with employers, communities and funding bodies to deliver high-impact projects which support individual development, economic growth and social mobility. We submit applications to a range of funding bodies for projects which support people to access new opportunities, training, qualifications, resources and facilities.
We are looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented External Funding Coordinator to source, write, apply for and monitor Externally Funded Projects. This is a pivotal role that contributes directly to the College's strategic growth and sustainability. Working with the External Funding Manager, you will identify funding opportunities, coordinate bid submissions and ensure compliance with funding requirements/audit.
You will work with Curriculum Teams across the College to collaboratively develop and apply for funded projects in line with the College's strategic direction. You will represent the College at events to create, maintain and manage external relationships with funding bodies.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience of applying for and / or monitoring externally funded proje...