Funding and Project Officer

Do you want to be part of an experienced and enthusiastic team working to deliver community focused projects for the Council?

Are you looking for a role with variety and wide contact with teams across the council, where you can lead on all elements of funding bids from research of opportunities to the final submissions?

Do your skills currently include excellent written and verbal communication skills and Project Management?

You will have experience of applying for funding from government and other sources, and even better if you have been able to see the funding through and manage reporting back to the funder to completion.

You should have some experience of drafting Business Cases and have worked in a project or programme team, understanding risks, issues and impact.

This post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.

The role is Fixed Term until 31^st March 2027.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Debbie Smith, Development Programme Manager on 01483 523443

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 9^th June 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday 17^th June 2025.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.