Funding Officer, NN1 1DE

Our BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays.
An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation.
Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more! Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc.
(subject to business needs).
Our West Ways of Working - We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people\\\'s lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.About the roleThis role will focus on bringing funding into WNC from a range of external funding sources to support delivery of projects and programmes in the community that align with the councils community focused priorities.
Funding opportunities to support community cohesion and wider determinants will serve as a primary focus.Interviews will take place on 10th and 12th February 2025.What will you be doing?You will lead and submit funding bids, collaborate with internal and external colleagues, and ensure all submissions meet targets and milestones.
Additionally, you will research potential funding sources, liaise with VCSE organisations, and provide guidance on grant applications.
About youThe ideal candidate for this role should have experience preparing and submitting funding applications, ideally within a local government setting, managing projects to demanding deadlines, and a proven track record of securing external funding from various sources.
They should be a proactive team player who can work constructively with both internal and external partners.About usWe're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history.
As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'.
We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality.
Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for:
Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.At West Northants Council, it's about our people.
People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge.
Our culture is a gateway for new experiences.
A place to forge new opportunities.
To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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