Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. *This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.* Finance Claims & Performance Officer Fixed Term until 31 st March 2028 About the role: We’re looking for a highly organised and detail driven Finance, Claims and Performance Officer to join our Resettlement & Housing Investment team. In this vital role, you will lead on financial monitoring for a range of housing programmes, prepare accurate and complex grant claims, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support managers with high quality performance and budget reporting. You will work closely with internal teams, external funders and auditors, helping safeguard significant investment into our housing projects. About the candidate: If you have strong financial management skills, experience in programme or grant monitoring, and a passion for ensuring public funds are used effectively to support local communities, we would love to hear from you. Interviews to be held in late April 2026. If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Sue Hooper, Resettlement & Housing Investment Manager, on email suehooper@wirral.gov.uk As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. How to apply Please apply online by clicking the link below