Programme Support Officer

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newcastle City Council is seeking 2 Programme Support Officers to assist in delivering a portfolio of economic development projects and programmes in Newcastle. One role is a 12-month maternity cover, the other a permanent position.

The role requires strong IT and administrative skills and the ability to handle confidential information. Responsibilities include grant claim preparation, evidence gathering, data processing, monitoring reports, budget support, audits, and liaison with external

Formación

• Strong communication and administrative capabilities are essential.
• Proven IT literacy and ability to handle data securely.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support preparation and submission of grant claims and evidence gathering for outputs and outcomes.
• Process data and assist in monitoring reports and budget monitoring.
• Support for audits and liaison with delivery partners and grant recipients.
• Assist with payments processing and financial reconciliation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with funding rules.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking 2 Programme Support Officers to help deliver a portfolio of economic development projects and programmes.

2 vacancies have arisen within our team: one will be a cover for maternity leave (estimated duration: 12 months; subject to change; happy to be offered as a secondment opportunity) and one will be a permanent position.

We are looking for individuals skilled and experienced in project and programme support, with excellent communication and administrative skills to provide a key supporting role to a portfolio of revenue and capital projects and programmes delivering economic development, inward investment opportunities and regeneration initiatives.

The work will incude e.g.: support for preparation and submission of grant claims, gathering evidence for outputs and outcomes, data processing, support for preparing monitoring reports and assessing impact, processing payments and support for budget monitoring, preparation for audits, liaising with delivery partners and other grant recipients and stakeholders. These functions are essential for successful delivery of projects and programmes and compliance with funding rules and requirements.

Our projects are often funded through external funding streams and delivered with a range of external partners. The work is exciting and varied and will involve working with colleagues from across various teams within the council as well as partners from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors.

We are looking for candidates with excellent IT and administrative skills who have the ability to work under pressure and communicate well at all levels, including dealing with confidential and sensitive information. The ideal candidates will be flexible and adaptable in their approach and be able to multitask as well as having meticulous attention to detail.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Asia Lompart-Chlasciak.

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www.northeastjobs.org.uk

Please note, all fixed term posts are available for secondment.