External Funding Officer, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13299
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £41,276.00 i £45,349.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PKC13299 |
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Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
External Funding Officer (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC13299
£41,276 - £45,349
Pullar House, Perth
You will contribute to the development of funding propositions to deliver the strategies and policies that support sustainable economic growth in Perth and Kinross.
The post sits within the Business, Place and Investment Team, which leads on the delivery of projects and initiatives that strengthen the Perth and Kinross economy and support business and community resilience.
The postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery, monitoring, and closure of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) projects up to March 2026, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maximising drawdown. You will also help position the Council and its partners to respond to future government funding programmes that support local and regional economic priorities.
The role will require extensive research and analytical skills, familiarity with the policy context driving relevant external funding sources and a high level of competence in bid writing, communication and team working.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision who can thrive in the role and bring a positive attitude to work.
You should have experience of working across organisations and be effective in developing external and internal relationships to assist in identifying and securing relevant external funding sources.
You must be able to lead on the day-to-day management, monitoring, and reporting of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme and projects within Perth and Kinross, ensuring compliance with all funding and audit requirements.
You should have working knowledge to support project leads to complete claims, evidence outcomes, and meet funding deadlines.
You require attention to detail to prepare monitoring reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders, including UK Government returns.
You will be required to coordinate and support awareness raising at council and partnership level of external funding opportunities through establishment of, and effective use of, corporate and partnership communication networks and channels.
You must be able to demonstrate you have supported the development of major funding applications and business cases, with a particular focus on those that support economic growth, regeneration, and economic recovery.
You should be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
A knowledge of the Economic Development issues, along with an awareness and understanding of the current challenges is required.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Kirsty Easton, Business, Place and Investment Team Leader on 01738 475364 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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