Senior Grant Delivery Coordinator

Great British Energy Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Excellent pension scheme

4x salary life assurance

Group income protection

38 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Great British Energy Group in Aberdeen seeks a Senior Grant Delivery Coordinator to lead design, delivery and assessment of UK government grant schemes within renewables, ensuring governance and compliance across the programme.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement with government partners and delivery bodies, plus experience in grant management, transition projects, and performance monitoring. We offer a competitive salary, pension and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Government Grants Functional Standard and governance requirements.
• Experience assessing grant applications and funding submissions with compliant criteria.
• Experience drafting or managing Grant Funding Agreements and related assurance processes.
• Knowledge of fraud risk management within grant programmes and engagement with counter-fraud.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Experience evaluating grant delivery models and providing recommendations on delivery partner arrangements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for senior audiences.
• Experience in policy development or programme design in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities.
• Experience working with delivery partners on UK government grants.

Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and administration of large-scale UK Government grant schemes within renewable energy, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Lead assessment of UK-wide grant applications with governance compliance and fair criteria.
• Draft and manage Grant Funding Agreements and assurance processes.
• Monitor grant delivery, ensure funds are spent per objectives and strengthen controls against fraud.
• Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders and delivery partners; support transitions between delivery models.

Skills

Grant governance

Stakeholder management

Grant assessment

Policy experience

Change management

Data management

Communication

Programme design

Risk awareness

Tools

Grant management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Grant Delivery Coordinator

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Fund Delivery Lead

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company - we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
• We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means

• Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Grant Delivery Coordinator to join our GBE Team based in Aberdeen. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Scheme Design and Delivery

• Provide subject matter expertise on the design, delivery and administration of large-scale UK Government grant schemes within the renewable energy sector, ensuring alignment with the Government Grants Functional Standard and relevant regulatory requirements, and utilising UK Government grant delivery experience.
• Support on our delivery partner transition away from DESNZ’s Central Grants and Loans (CGL) Team to a new delivery partner, including transfer of data management systems, delivery playbooks, knowledge and lessons learnt.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of grant delivery processes, policies and standard operating procedures, drawing on lessons learned and best practice from across government, and working with our current delivery partner (CGL) who have a strong presence in Edinburgh.
• Support the development of future delivery model options, providing evidence-based recommendations on delivery partner and UK Government grant administration approaches, and leading on products such as delivery partner requirements, assessment and evaluation.

Application Assessment and Funding Decisions

• Lead the assessment of UK-wide grant applications, working closely with delivery partners to ensure applications are evaluated consistently, fairly and in accordance with approved criteria and governance requirements.
• Apply sector knowledge and assessment guidance to support robust funding recommendations and secure the necessary approvals within GBE.
• Respond to applicant queries and provide clear guidance throughout the assessment process.

Grant Management and Assurance

• Support the drafting and management of Grant Funding Agreements, ensuring appropriate obligations, controls and accountability mechanisms are incorporated.
• Monitor UK-wide grant delivery and compliance, working with delivery partners (including CGL) and grant recipients to ensure the effective management of funds and achievement of programme objectives.
• Apply fraud risk management and assurance expertise, working with central counter-fraud functions to strengthen controls, prevent fraud and manage emerging risks.

Stakeholder and Delivery Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, delivery bodies (including CGL who have a strong presence in Edinburgh) and grant assurance functions to support successful scheme delivery.
• Work with existing and future delivery partners (including CGL) to support transitions between delivery models, ensuring continuity of service and effective knowledge transfer.
• Prepare briefings, papers and recommendations for senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making across the programme.
• Support the policy lead to engage with industry, public finance bodies and other organisations and represent the Fund at industry conferences in Southern Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow) and Northern England.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of the Government Grants Functional Standard and wider grant governance requirements.
• Experience assessing grant applications and funding submissions, with an ability to apply governance requirements and funding criteria consistently and fairly.
• Experience drafting or managing Grant Funding Agreements and associated grant assurance processes.
• Knowledge of fraud risk management within grant programmes, including engagement with counter-fraud and assurance functions.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government stakeholders, delivery partners and assurance bodies.
• Experience evaluating grant delivery models and providing recommendations on delivery partner arrangements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience preparing materials for senior audiences and facilitating workshops, meetings and market engagement activities.
• Demonstrable experience of policy development, programme design or programme delivery within complex and fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience of working with delivery partners to deliver UK government grants, such as the CGL team or others.
• Experience of working within, or alongside, UK Government departments, arm's-length bodies or public sector organisations.
• Experience of working with data management, reporting or grant administration systems.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in clean energy projects.
• Demonstrable experience working in renewable energy projects, ideally focussed on offshore wind, electricity networks and the associated supply chains.
• Experience of delivering grant schemes within the offshore wind, electricity networks or wider clean energy sectors
• Knowledge of UK supply chain development challenges and opportunities relating to renewable energy infrastructure.
• Understanding of public procurement processes and supplier management principles.
• Experience of supporting the mobilisation or transition of delivery partners, including systems, process and knowledge transfer activities.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating grant-funded programmes, including benefits realisation and impact assessment
• Knowledge of subsidy control requirements and their application within government-funded programmes
• Professional qualifications or training in programme management, project management, grant management or public sector governance.
• Experience of engaging with industry stakeholders, trade bodies, investors or delivery organisations within the renewable energy sector.
• Familiarity with risk management, audit processes and assurance frameworks in publicly funded programmes.

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Group income protection
• 38 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, inclusive working environment

Application Close Date: 2nd October 2026