CLIF Grant Funding Coordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

Who?

Following recent refocus and investment in additional resources, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Policy, Economy and Climate Change Service as a CLIF Grant Funding Coordinator!

Our Community Led Infrastructure Fund (CLIF) Programme is a brand-new £2,000,000 capital fund, backed by monies collected from developers through our Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This fund is designed to support small and medium-scale locally led projects across the district, helping to create vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive communities. This new programme will help meet the needs of communities and will support the delivery of the Council Strategy.

The programme will support projects to create fit for multipurpose community buildings, cultural infrastructure, sustainable and warm community spaces, greening the district and sports, leisure and recreational infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

• The postholder will lead the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of the Council’s CLIF Programme.
• You will act as the main point of contact and adviser for CLIF, providing professional and technical input on matters relating to the fund.
• The postholder will coordinate the CLIF officer working group and support the development and submission of funding bids.
• Liaise with internal teams such as Legal and Finance to manage funding awards and ensure compliance.
• Promote the CLIF Programme through marketing campaigns and social media.
• Prepare reports and provide briefings to the Head of Service and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective project management, including budget management and risk assessment.

What do you need?

• Experience of working with a wide range of partners and organisations on grant funding programmes.
• Project management experience with evidence of successful project delivery.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and grant funding agreements which require Legal and Finance input.
• Considerable experience of partnership working including the ability to form productive relationships with a range of individuals, groups and organisations.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
• Free parking.
• Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.

Post Number: J1020

Closing Date: Monday 4 August 2025

Interview Date: w/c Monday 11 August or Monday 18 August 2025

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

To Apply

Please note the system will be down from Friday 1 – Sunday 3 August 2025.

Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.

Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.

Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.

If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.