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Hastings Borough Council; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Borough Council is seeking a Grants & Programme Monitoring Officer to coordinate grant funding rounds and monitor project delivery across the leisure capital programme in Hastings, with hybrid working options.

You'll work with community groups, sports clubs and council services to ensure compliance with funding conditions, prepare reports for senior officers, and maintain oversight of programme performance and impact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of grant programmes and capital projects.
• Support applicants through the funding process.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets and risks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior officers and elected members.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions and audit requirements.
• Maintain oversight of programme performance and impact.

Job description

Full Time (37 hours per week), Fixed Term (24 months from start date)

Muriel Matters House, Hastings / Hybrid working options available.

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about helping communities benefit from investment in local facilities?

Hastings Borough Council is investing more than £2 million in community leisure and capital projects, supporting sports clubs, community organisations, and local facilities across the borough. We're looking for a Grants & Programme Monitoring Officer to play a key role in ensuring these investments are delivered successfully, compliantly, and with lasting impact.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our leisure capital programme, coordinating grant funding rounds, monitoring project delivery, and ensuring robust governance and compliance processes are in place.

You'll work closely with community groups, sports clubs, council services and senior leaders to:

• Coordinate the delivery of grant programmes and capital projects.
• Support applicants through the funding process.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets and risks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior officers and elected members.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions and audit requirements.
• Maintain oversight of programme performance and impact.