Grants & Projects Coordinator

South West Water Limited; Okehampton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From 23 days annual leave

Holiday buy & sell scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Competitive family leave

Health cash plan

Free flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Free headquarters on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Car share scheme

Onsite canteen

Give as You Earn Scheme

Volunteering Day

Retail discounts

Job summary

South West Water Limited is seeking a proactive Project Assistant to support the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) in Devon and Cornwall. This role involves financial admin, grant claims, procurement, and coordinating meetings and offices in Okehampton.

You will manage budget records, assist with reporting, liaise with partners, and help secure future funding opportunities, while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as email and calendar systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Confidence in managing issues and finding constructive ways forward.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility for your work.
• An interest in and understanding of peatlands.
• Knowledge of national and local grant funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Gather, check and coordinate financial information for quarterly funding submissions.
• Lead on audit requirements, keeping financial records and project documentation organised and audit-ready.
• Coordinate funding partner reports and monthly South West Water reporting.
• Manage purchase orders from initial request through to final filing.
• Process invoices and work with the South West Water finance team to follow up outstanding payments.
• Support the day-to-day running of the Okehampton office and act as a central point of contact for administrative requirements.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate the purchase of PPE and technical equipment for field teams.
• Organise team and partner meetings, including scheduling, agendas, minutes and logistical arrangements.
• Support the Education and Engagement Officer with signing up new volunteers.
• Help the SWPP Project Manager identify and apply for grant funding to support the future growth of the partnership.
• Support wider SWPP objectives through other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Budget management

Grant administration

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Peatland understanding

Grant funding knowledge

Time management

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South West Water Limited is seeking a proactive Project Assistant to support the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) in Devon and Cornwall. This role involves financial admin, grant claims, procurement, and coordinating meetings and offices in Okehampton.

You will manage budget records, assist with reporting, liaise with partners, and help secure future funding opportunities, while building strong stakeholder relationships.