Funding and Grants Lead

believe housing; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Flexible working patterns

Pension scheme

Job summary

believe housing is seeking a Funding and Grants Lead to identify, secure and maximise external funding for decarbonisation, retrofit and asset investment programmes. You will lead on funding applications, grant compliance and financial claims across Assets, Development and Finance teams.

The successful candidate will monitor funding opportunities, stay updated on policy, and ensure submissions are accurate and complete, while maintaining records of outcomes and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and track funding opportunities to support decarbonisation and asset investment programmes
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of government policy, funding programmes and regulatory developments
• Lead or support the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications, business cases and grant bids
• Assess funding eligibility criteria, risks and opportunities to maximise funding success
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions, grant agreements and audit obligations
• Maintain robust records of funding applications, awards, claims and evidence

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Funding and Grants Lead to join the believe housing team.

This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. 'We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We're interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We're committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.

Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).

Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.

About the role

As Funding and Grants Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, managing and maximising external funding opportunities to support the organisation's decarbonisation, retrofit and asset investment programmes. You will lead on funding applications, grant compliance, performance monitoring and financial claims, ensuring the organisation fully optimises available funding streams while meeting all funder, regulatory and governance requirements.

Working collaboratively across Assets, Development, Finance and external partners, the role will support the delivery of energy efficiency improvements, carbon reduction initiatives and wider strategic investment objectives across believe housing’s asset portfolio.

The successful candidate will:

• Identify, evaluate and track funding opportunities that support organisational priorities, including decarbonisation, retrofit, regeneration and asset investment programmes
• maintain an up-to-date understanding of government policy, funding programmes and regulatory developments affecting the housing sector
• lead or support the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications, business cases and grant bids ensuring submissions are accurate and complete
• assess funding eligibility criteria and associated requirements, risks, obligations and opportunities to maximise funding success
• ensure compliance with all funding conditions, grant agreements, programme requirements and audit obligations
• maintain robust records of funding applications, awards, claims, outcomes and supporting evidence.

What’s on offer?

Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.

As well as a competitive salary of £35,194 – £36,547per annum, we offer some great benefits and rewards.

From our annual leave entitlement (up to 33 days, plus four volunteering days per year) and competitive pension scheme, to our flexible 'working the believe way' patterns that put your wellbeing front and centre, there's really a lot on offer.

Our culture is second to none. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and developing our colleagues to support them is key to our success. So we’re committed to your growth, encouraging you to progress and enhance your skills in a rewarding career.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact David Taylor, Assistant Director of Assets at [e-mail]

• Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 October 2026