Job reference REQ00000017832 Date posted 30/01/2025 Application closing date 17/02/2025 Location Blank Salary £43,693 - £44,711 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Westmorland and Furness Council – Internal Applications Only
Senior Economic Programmes Officer – WMF1867i
Salary: £43,693 - £44,711
Hours: 2 x 37 hour positions
Location: Any Westmorland and Furness anchor building
Contract: Permanent
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 within the Accountable Body and Assurance Team, part of the Assistant Chief Executive Service, to support the development and 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. Leading on area of programme management responsibility, you will ensure the delivery of programme objectives through the implementation of systems and processes, and 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 expert advice and guidance to project applicants and advising colleagues of potential risks and irregularities.
Who we are looking for
Candidates will have strong knowledge regarding external funding and relevant legislation, as well as knowledge of HMT Green Book principles.
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: 17 February 2025
Interview date: 28 February 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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