Principal Funding and Investment Officer
Location: Trafford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Finance
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 842c5f29a165
Posted: 13.02.2025
Expiry Date: 30.03.2025
Salary: Band 10, scp 37, £46,731 scp 39, £48,710 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 3rd March 2025 at 11:59pm
We have an exciting opportunity within the Inclusive Economy and Communities Team at Trafford Council. Join us on our journey to build a strong and sustainable economy and opportunities for our communities to develop and grow, leaving no one behind.
About the Role
This is an exciting time for an experienced professional to lead Trafford’s drive to steer the economy and to support its local community, residents, businesses, and stakeholders alike, by securing external resources for place-based projects, regeneration schemes, and town centre improvements.
As the Principal Funding and Investment Officer, you will be responsible for leading a small team to maximise external funding opportunities to benefit the community of Trafford. You will lead on the co-ordination of funding bids to support regeneration and growth in partnership with other teams in the service and the Place Directorate. You will have responsibility for managing the current UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Communities and Place programme and future programmes as determined by government, ensuring effective internal systems are in place.
Working in partnership with internal stakeholders, such as Development and Estates, Strategic Planning, and Highways, you will support the securing of external funding for associated projects and initiatives as well as supporting the delivery of key projects, including New Carrington, Davenport Green, Wharfside, Old Trafford Regeneration, through the identification of funding for their delivery.
An excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to take the next step in their career or move to a dynamic and fast-paced local authority, you will use your excellent written and communication skills when interacting with businesses, the general public, partner agencies, other Council officers, and elected members.
The funding and investment function sits within the Inclusive Economy and Communities Team which is part of the Growth, Communities and Housing Service; based at the Town Hall in Stretford, and you will report to the Inclusive Economy and Communities Manager. A flexible hours and working policy is in place and some unsocial hours working is required on occasions.
About You
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification. You will have 3-4 years of experience in a related field and proven experience of sourcing, bidding, securing, and monitoring of external funding. See role profile for additional criteria.
Your supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) should show how you meet the criteria (experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities) as detailed in the role profile.
Trafford..the Place
Trafford is a great place to live, work, invest, play, and study. These roles offer a unique blend of opportunity and challenge to exceptional candidates who can drive our ambitious agenda for inclusive economic growth.
From its leafy suburbs to its more urban areas, our borough is alive with energy, culture, enterprise, and potential. We are home to a diverse and growing range of innovative businesses, amazing cultural assets, unique landscapes, and vibrant communities. We take pride in our strong, diverse communities, our cultural and sporting heritage, and our position at the heart of the region’s economic powerhouse.
In this role, you will enable the pace of growth and sustainable change - to help us realise the opportunities outlined in our Inclusive Economic Delivery Plan. You will play a key role in driving the authority’s commitment to deliver projects and programmes that enable growth and support our communities to fully benefit from truly transformative opportunities.
Delivering on our commitment to grow our local economy in an inclusive and sustainable way, you will build, nurture, and sustain effective multi-agency partnerships across the borough and the wider region, ensuring the delivery of integrated, joined-up, fit-for-purpose, and responsive services.
For those interested in a career in this area, we can offer an unrivalled package that includes:
* Mentorship by an experienced management and leadership team.
* Working with respected industry peers across the city region and UK including Greater Manchester Combined Authority and The Growth Company.
* The chance for you to join a talented team with a real sense of purpose and a great team spirit.
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance.
* Opportunity to input into the growth and direction travel of the Council’s transport planning service.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
* Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling.
We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our Council, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
CONTACT DETAILS
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Patricia Allen Inclusive Economy and Communities Manager on 07929396573.
COUNCIL DETAILS
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK.
Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.
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