Growth and Innovation Fund Programme Officer
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/295343/2587
* Positions: 1
* Salary: £52,047 per annum
* Category: Economic Growth and Development
* Contract type: Fixed term
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 10 February 2025
* Directorate: Environment, Property & Growth
* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
Description
Surrey County Council is committed to the development of its workforce and as such this role is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.
This role has a starting salary of £52,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This position is being offered as a one-year fixed term contract, reporting to the Business Improvement Manager.
We are seeking a highly motivated Programme Officer who can launch and direct the delivery of our Growth and Innovation Fund programme, aligned with our economic priorities.
This is a hybrid role with at least one day per week in Woodhatch Place (usually Tuesday) as well as regular attendance at meetings across Surrey, and occasionally further afield. The postholder is expected to spend at least 40% of their time working from SCC offices or working from other locations in Surrey to engage with partners and based on business need.
About the Role
We are seeking a high calibre Programme Officer to join our Economy and Growth team to lead the delivery of the Growth and Innovation Fund investment programme. This is an exciting opportunity to help direct and shape the future investment of capital and revenue funding to deliver economic outcomes across Surrey.
You will be responsible for overseeing the investment of up to £10 million of former Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) growth funds and UK Shared Prosperity Funding. You will lead the funding approval process, ensuring a fair, transparent, and evidence-based approach for allocating funds in line with the Growth and Innovation Fund Framework.
After funding allocation, you will oversee project delivery, tracking spend, risk, and outcomes. You will manage stakeholder engagement and provide updates to senior officers and elected members on programme progress.
You will ensure a collaborative approach across teams and the wider organisation, maximising funding impact to deliver cross-cutting objectives. This includes contributing to tools like the CRM system and project reporting processes.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Experience in managing project delivery with strong governance, financial management, contract management, and reporting processes.
* Ability to provide recommendations to senior officers and elected members on Growth and Innovation Fund investments, along with delivery and risk updates.
* Strong people and partnership skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders in programme delivery.
* Competence in line managing the Business Grants Officer position.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role responding to the three following application questions:
* Describe your experience in developing and implementing project reporting, financial management, and governance processes to ensure value for money.
* Tell us about your experience in contract management and holding others accountable for delivery.
* Outline your experience in appraising options and providing clear recommendations to senior officers or elected members to support decision-making.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/03/2025. Interviews for this role will take place in person at Woodhatch Place in mid-March.
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