Project & Assurance Officer

Gbs Uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector organisation is looking for a Project & Assurance Officer in Leeds. This role involves processing and validating grant claims, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing assurance processes. Candidates should have excellent analytical abilities and experience in assurance and compliance. The position is on a fixed-term contract for 6 months, with a pro-rata salary of £44,000. Start date is January. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in data analysis.
• Able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate grant claims for compliance.
• Assess evidence adequacy for grant applications.
• Maintain clear records of decisions and checks.
• Work with partners to enhance information quality.
• Support assurance process development.
• Coordinate external audits with member organisations.
• Update grant management systems regularly.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation plans.

Skills

Ability to interpret and analyse multiple data sets

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive approach to identifying risk

Ability to build effective relationships

Experience in assurance, compliance, and grant management

Job description

Project & Assurance Officer

A Public Sector organisation is seeking a Project & Assurance Officer on a fixed‑term contract for 6 months, paying £44,000 pro‑rata. The role is available with a start date in January.

Key Functions

• Help process and validate grant claims, ensuring compliance with funding eligibility rules.
• Assess adequacy and accuracy of evidence provided for grant claims.
• Maintain clear records of checks and decisions taken.
• Work with members of the Strategic Partnership to improve the accuracy and quality of information provided.
• Support the development of assurance processes and compliance checks.
• Coordinate external audits – working effectively with member organisations to provide information to auditors.
• Maintain and update grant management systems and databases.
• Assist with the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, performance dashboards, and programme reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and analyse multiple data sets, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying risk and process improvement.
• Ability to build effective relationships with different stakeholders.
• Experience working in assurance, compliance, and grant management.