Project Development & Funding Officer
Job description
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team as a Project Development & Funding Officer. The PDFU (Project Development & Funding Unit) is renowned for its ability to draw in funding from external sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have an outstanding performance in delivering all manner of projects, from inception to completion. The Unit has an excellent track record in helping to make the County a better place to live, relax and work by developing amenities for sport, culture, recreation, education, the environment and general well-being. Team members have a 'Can Do' attitude and a creative approach to meeting challenges head-on, delivering projects under a wide range of unique scenarios. The work is exciting, multi-faceted, often technical and demanding.
As a Project Development & Funding Officer, you will work with a wide range of client groups in making grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issues which might include legislation, procurement, Standards, governance, and technical expertise, etc. You will be asked to assist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable Energy Community Benefit Funds. Part of the role will require sound project management skills and a need to prioritise and work under your own initiative.
Your daily routine will include:-
1. Making Grant Applications to a wide range of Funders.
2. Assisting with the smooth governance of the Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been charged with.
3. When called upon, to project manage initiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector and the County Council.
4. Research and adding to the knowledge base of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and new clients.
5. Working with partner Organisations across the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
6. As experience grows, to expand portfolio to assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and the Council's objectives and principles.
Do you have?
7. A willingness to learn
8. Experience in seeking out funding
9. A project management background
10. Experience of working with partners at strategic, operational and community level
11. Ability to work under pressure, to be resilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
12. Good negotiating skills
13. A knowledge of the Third Sector
14. Knowledge of the County Borough
Full training will be provided in the role but a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent) would be advantageous.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:
15. Bid Writer
16. Project Manager
17. Researcher
18. Community Development Worker
19. Engagement Officer
20. A role in sport, the Arts, Culture & Heritage.
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
21. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
22. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
23. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
24. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
25. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
26. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
27. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,