Community Grants Compliance Officer - Ref: RT05724 Salary: G8, £34,834 - £39,186 per annum Contract: Fixed until 31 st March 2026 About us Our team are based within the Programme Management Service in the Resources and Transformation Directorate, and we are responsible for managing a variety of exciting large-scale programmes throughout Bloxwich and Walsall including the Community Grants programmes. About you An exciting opportunity has presented itself within the Programme Management Community Grants team for a Compliance Officer. We are looking for an experienced and motivated officer, who can develop and help to drive forward our Community Grants projects. Your role will be varied, with significant time spent monitoring performance to improve quality and effectiveness to ensure the governance and transparency of the programme objectives are achieved, in line with all governance frameworks, legislative, regulatory requirements, best practice and agreed contractual targets. You should be an experienced Compliance Officer, with experience of working on externally funded programmes, and be able to build and develop strong partnerships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders. If you can manage a demanding workload, are adaptable in changing circumstances and possess excellent administration and organisational skills, we would welcome your application. Benefits of working with us Just some of the benefits you’ll receive are: A number of flexible working options Generous annual and flexitime leave The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme A commitment to your professional development For further reasons to join us please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits For an informal discussion about the post, or for any queries, please contact Claire Wills on 01922 654322 or Helen Kirk 01922 653094. View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. Closing Date: 20 th September 2024 Interviews date: 25 th and 26th September 2024 This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.