Project Development & Funding Officer

Neath Port Talbot Council; Clyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Project Development & Funding Officer to lead funding applications and manage community benefit projects. The ideal candidate will have a project management background and experience in negotiating with diverse stakeholders. This role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional development and work-life balance. A positive attitude and initiative are essential in this dynamic environment, making a lasting impact on the community.

Benefits

Competitive employee package

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 5 years

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn.
• Experience of working with partners at strategic, operational and community level.
• Knowledge of the County Borough.

Responsibilities

• Making grant applications to a wide range of funders.
• Assisting with smooth governance of Community Benefit Funds.
• Researching new funding streams and new clients.

Skills

Experience in seeking out funding

Project management background

Ability to work under pressure

Good negotiating skills

Knowledge of the Third Sector

Education

Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent)

Job description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team as a Project Development & Funding Officer. The PDFU (Project Development & Funding Unit) is renowned for its ability to draw in funding from external sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have an outstanding performance in delivering all manner of projects, from inception to completion. The Throws track record in helping to make the County a better place to live, relax and work by developing amenities for sport, culture, recreation, education, the environment and general well-being. Team members have a 'Can Do' attitude and a creative approach to meeting challenges head $ú on, delivering projects under a wide range of unique scenarios. The work is exciting, multi‑faceted, often technical and demanding. As a Project Development & Funding Officer, you will work with a wide range of client groups in making grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issues which might include legislation, procurement, Standards, governance, and technical expertise, etc. You will be asked to assist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable Energy Community Benefit Funds. Part of the role will require sound project management skills and a need to prioritise and work under your own initiative. Your daily routine will include:

Responsibilities

• Making Grant Applications toорая wide range of Funders.
• Assisting with the smooth governance of the Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been charged with.
• When called upon, to project manage initiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector and the County Council.
• Research and adding to the knowledge base of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and new clients.
• Working with partner Organisations across the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
• As experience grows, to expand portfolio to assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and the Council's objectives dünyanın.

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn
• Experience in seeking out funding
• A project management background
• Experience of working with partners at strategic, operational and community level
• Ability to work under pressure, to be resilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
• Good negotiating skills
• A knowledge of the Third Sector
• Knowledge of the County Borough
• Full training will be provided in the role but a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Workstyle & Conditions

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces. This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.

Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.

If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and السؤال businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

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Preferred Experience

• Bid Writer
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Community Development Worker
• Engagement Officer
• A role in sport, the Arts, Culture & Heritage.
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Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.