Economic Programme Officer

Salary: £35,745 - £36,648

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: To be agreed with candidate

Contract: Permanent

Job reference: WMF1464e

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council is the accountable body for significant levels of external grant funding, including Town Deal, UKSPF and the more recently announced £200m Barrow Transformation Fund. We are also working closely with Cumberland Council on legacy funding and future prospects that cover the whole of the Cumbrian geography.

This means there is an exciting opportunity to join the Accountable Body and Assurance Team within the Assistant Chief Executive Service to support delivery of a range of investments for the benefit of our residents and businesses.

In this role, you will provide a consistent and quality service for the management and administration of programmes of activity. You will ensure the delivery of programme objectives through monitoring progress and performance of projects and promoting best practice and cooperation of programmes. You will coordinate projects through appraisal, approval to financial completion, providing advice and guidance to project applicants and advising colleagues of potential risks and irregularities.

Who we are looking for

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge regarding external funding and relevant legislation, as well as knowledge of HMT Green Book principles.

For an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact Liz Watson at [email protected] on 07725 651738.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10 November 2024

Interview date: 15 November 2024