External Funding Officer, Perth

Job Description

External Funding Officer, Perth PKC11517
£38,310 - £42,083 (Fixed Term until 31 October 2024)
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
•Support the development of major funding applications and business cases, with a particular focus on those that support economic growth, regeneration, and economic recovery.
•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 non-compliance 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.

Interviews will be held on the 21 June 2024 in person in Perth.

Requirements

The successful candidate will require to have:-

*Relevant Degree or equivalent experience
*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
*Effective report and application writing
*An awareness of budgeting and financial management
*Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to tailor communication to a variety of audiences
*Self-motivated 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 problem-solving skills

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Sharon Rice-Jones, Team Leader on 07500 918060.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.   

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.