Grants Officer undertake initial grant surveys to determine eligibility for grant and completed Property Condition Schedule, which will comprehensively identify repairs/improvement, required.
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Grants Officer advise members of the public on all aspects of the grants system.
Grants Officer prepare schedules of work, plans/drawings and obtain estimates.
Grants Officerprepare and submit the formal grant application for assessment including all estimates and other plans and documentation.
Grants Officer undertake assessment of format grant applications including all estimates and other plans and documentation.
To prepare and submit applications for Building Control and Planning permission and any other necessary approval as required.
To carry out supervision of work throughout process including the submission of all claims for interim and final payments.
To promote the Grants Agency Service and to identify suitable Block Repair Schemes.
To develop Block Repair Schemes and provide a comprehensive agency service to applicants.
To carry out inspections relating to applications for loans from the Council where required.
To process grant applications from initial site survey through interim payments to final payment and at all times to act on behalf of the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer.
To maintain all grant management information systems including Flare to enable regular reports on all elements of the area housing service as directed.
To assist the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer in the reviewing and developing of all relevant grant management policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation/relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/ omissions. In addition, you will undertake any duties with regards to fire safety evacuation commensurate with your role.
To implement the principles of the Councils Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time. xrlawcv
2 years post qualification experience of building construction or relating area
Knowledge and experience of relevant service area delivery to the public
Minimum HNC or equivalent in building construction or other related discipline (exceptional candidates working towards the qualification will be considered).