Funding Projects Officer - Ref: RT00024

Funding Projects Officer - Ref: RT00024Salary: G8 £34,834 - £39,186 per annumContract: Fixed term for 18 months We are looking for an experienced and passionate funding officer to support delivery of strategically important projects including our Crowdfund Walsall Programme. Building relationships with VCSEs, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and success of our crowdfunding campaigns. You will lead on advisory support, project pitches, workshops and marketing and publicity including social media. You will develop and sustain effective relationships with a broad range of partners, linking people together for the benefit of maximising funding opportunities. This role will also be responsible for researching and seeking out external funding opportunities for council services and external partners to bid for from a wide range of sources, including central government; regional government; third sector and NGO funding programmes.
The successful candidate will:
Be experienced and have good working knowledge of the VCSE sector. Be a successful fundraiser / bid writer. Have outstanding project delivery and communication skills, including writing and presenting information for diverse audiences. Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines, with the support of a friendly team.
Good digital skills including social media.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). The role will benefit from hybrid working with an option to be predominantly home / remote based. For an informal chat, please contact Amanda Spratt, Programme Manager on 01922 658042 or contact ##### View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing date for applications: Sunday 21st April 2024 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.
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