Job Title: Funding Projects Officer
Location: Walsall, WS1 1DG
Salary: £34,834 - £39,186 per annum (pay award pending)
Job Type: Full time, Fixed term for 18 months
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and passionate funding officer to support delivery of strategically important projects including our Crowdfund Walsall Programme. Building relationships with VCSEs, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and success of our crowdfunding campaigns. You will lead on advisory support, project pitches, workshops and marketing and publicity including social media. You will develop and sustain effective relationships with a broad range of partners, linking people together for the benefit of maximising funding opportunities.
This role will also be responsible for researching and seeking out external funding opportunities for council services and external partners to bid for from a wide range of sources, including central government; regional government; third sector and NGO funding programmes.
The successful candidate will:
- Be experienced and have good working knowledge of the VCSE sector.
- Be a successful fundraiser / bid writer.
- Have outstanding project delivery and communication skills, including writing and presenting information for diverse audiences.
- Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines, with the support of a friendly team.
- Good digital skills including social media.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month fixed term contract (maternity cover).
The role will benefit from hybrid working with an option to be predominantly home / remote based.
About Us:
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall:
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
Closing Date: 25th July 2024
Please click the APPLY button to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Coordinator, Project Management, Funding Coordinator, Funding Officer, Projects Officer, Senior Project Manager may also be considered for this role.