External Funding Officer Tackling Inequalities

3 months ago

Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Harrow has an exciting new opportunity for an External Funding Officer to join our Public Health Team.

The post holder will support London Borough of Harrow and the wider Harrow Borough Based Partnership to secure external funding that will have an impact on tackling inequalities. You will seek out new external funding opportunities, communicate these to services, provide support and guidance to maximise available opportunities, develop, gain sign off and submit bids, and deliver the best outcomes for our boroughs and residents.

Furthermore, to ensure continuous performance improvement across the Council, you will provide training, mentoring and coaching to support service areas around bid submission, in addition to leading on developing a sustainable and effective programme of income maximisation from successful grant applications.

The successful post holder will play a pivotal role in developing a sustainable strategy to identify and secure funding opportunities. This involves building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant partners, including the NHS and the community and voluntary sector.

Offers a hybrid working arrangement with an office expectancy of at least two days per week. Considering part-time or full-time applications (from - 36 hours per week - to be discussed at interview).

We encourage early applicants as we will consider earlier close and interview dates depending on applicants received.

This role does not offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have:

Broad, up-to-date knowledge of major UK, regional and NGO funding programmes and emerging funding initiatives. Understanding of local government processes and procedures. Experience of successfully secured external funding through bidding. Experience of supporting the writing of bids. Experience managing your time and workload with minimal supervision. Experience supporting and tracking the development of projects. Ability to research, interpret and summarise complex information about projects for a range of service areas. Ability to interpret and analyse financial, numerical, and textual data, providing concise summaries as necessary. Ability to develop and maintain an internal network for the purposes of providing training and guidance for bid writing.

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

To support the London Borough of Harrow and wider Harrow Borough Based Partnership to secure external funding that will have an impact on tackling inequalities. The post holder will seek out new external funding opportunities; communicate these to services; provide support and guidance to maximise available opportunities; develop, gain sign off and submit bids; and deliver the best outcomes for our boroughs and residents. To ensure continuous performance improvement across the Council, they will provide training, mentoring and coaching to support service areas around bid submission and will lead on developing a sustainable and effective programme of income maximisation fromsuccessful grant applications. Gain an in-depth understanding of the portfolio of programmes sponsored by the Harrow Borough Based Partnership and delivered through the Voluntary and Community Sector, that contribute to tackling health inequalities, improve citizen experience of care and drive better integration of health and care services. Working with senior leads in the partnership, develop a process for identifying programmes of work that are priorities for ongoing funding and work proactively and reactively to match them to external funding opportunities. The primary responsibility for the role will be to secure external funding sources to address inequalities across the Borough. The role will play a pivotal role in developing a sustainable strategy to identify and secure funding opportunities. This involves building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant partners, including the NHS and the community and voluntary sector. Additionally, the role will be responsible for preparing and submitting grant applications, managing external funding budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing regular updates on funding progress to senior management and elected members. The roles impact will be evaluated based on how effectively the external funding contributes to reducing inequalities in the community. Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Successfully secured external funding through bidding. Supporting the writing of bids. Monitoring project performance and financial information. Communicating information relating to funding clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders. Managing time and workload with minimal supervision. Supporting and tracking the development of projects.

Desirable

Managing competing priorities and project proposals between different services. Experience of working with elected members, in a political environment.

Knowledge

Essential

Broad, up-to-date knowledge of major UK, regional and NGO funding programmes and emerging funding initiatives. Understanding of local government processes and procedures.

Desirable

Understanding of inequalities and the key drivers / factors that lead to them.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.

Skills

Essential

Able to research, interpret and summarise complex information about projects for a range of service areas. Ability to use project management tools to support, track and monitor simultaneous bids for different services, managing performance. Able to interpret and analyse financial, numerical, and textual data, providing concise summaries as necessary Able to develop and maintain an internal network for the purposes of providing training and guidance for bid writing. Able to work accurately and to tight deadlines.

Desirable

Able to develop and sustain effective relationships, both internally, and with external partners, in order to secure and maximise external funding.

  • External Funding Officer for Inequality Reduction

    4 weeks ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Job Title: External Funding Officer Tackling InequalitiesAbout the RoleHarrow Council is seeking an experienced External Funding Officer to join our Public Health Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing a sustainable strategy to identify and secure funding opportunities that address inequalities in the community.Key...

  • Community Funding Specialist for Inequality Reduction

    2 days ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    About the RoleHarrow Council is seeking a highly skilled Community Funding Specialist to join our team. This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a significant impact in reducing inequalities across the Borough.The successful candidate will be responsible for securing external funding sources to address these disparities and play a pivotal role in...

  • Health Improvement Officer

    7 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Overview: Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing, addressing inequalities and preventing ill health? Look no further as London Borough of Harrow has an exciting opportunity for a Health Improvement Officer to join its Public Health Service. The post holder will support and implement a range of health improvement activities, initiatives and...

  • Interim Biodiversity Officer

    2 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Interim Biodiversity Officer Location: North West London Contract Type: Inside IR35 (6 month initially) Pay: £300 per day I am working in partnership with a Local Authority based in north/west London to help them find an interim Biodiversity officer. Role Overview: As the Biodiversity & Natural Capital Officer, you will play a vital role in...

  • Pensions Officer

    6 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Overview: London Borough of Harrow are currently recruiting for a Pensions Officer to assist in all aspects of pension administration covering the Local Government Pension Scheme, Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and the NHS Pensions Scheme. You will be required to act as first-line contact to the full range of clients (Scheme members, employers, Admitted Bodies...

  • Housing Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow Weald, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Housing Officer**: - 465104484**£19.77 Per Hour** - Full Time**Temporary** **Harrow Weald, Greater London** **Public Sector And Council** **Job Description**: - Job Title: Housing Officer - Location: Harrow Council - Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council - Contract Type: Temporary ongoing assignment - Hours of Work: 36 hours...

  • Interim Biodiversity Officer

    2 months ago

    Harrow, Greater London, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time €300

    Interim Biodiversity Officer Location: North West London Contract Type: Inside IR35 (6 month initially) Pay: £300 per day I am working in partnership with a Local Authority based in north/west London to help them find an interim Biodiversity officer. Role Overview: As the Biodiversity & Natural Capital Officer, you will play a vital role in the...

  • Conservation and Biodiversity Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Biodiversity and Natural Capital Officer to join our team at Panoramic Associates. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in the North West London area.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and monitor biodiversity action plans to ensure compliance with...

  • Senior Professional Sen Casework Officer

    6 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Overview: London Borough of Harrow has a new opening for a Senior Professional SEN Casework Officer to join our SEN Assessment and Review Service. The post holder will support the Service Manager in effective operation of the Local Authority’s duties and responsibilities in relation to children and young people from 0 - 25 years of age with special...

  • Homelessness Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow Weald, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Homelessness Officer**: - 4651044674 Applicants **£26 - £26.94 Per Hour** - Full Time**Temporary** **Harrow Weald, Greater London** **Public Sector And Council** **Job Description**: - Job Title: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer - Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT - Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council -...

  • Generic Housing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialist Generic Housing Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's most improved housing clients in a permanent post. The salary is between £35,000- £36,000 per annum, and a car driver/owner is essential for this role. The post holder will be hybrid working (our client's head office is in...

  • Generic Housing Officer

    1 month ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialist Generic Housing Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's most improved housing clients in a permanent post. The salary is between £35,000- £36,000 per annum, and a car driver/owner is essential for this role. The post holder will be hybrid working (our client's head office is in...

  • Customer Service

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: Job Title: Customer Service & Resident Engagement Officer Location: Harrow Council Hub Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council Contract Type: Temporary Hours of Work: 36 hours Overview of Customer Service & Resident Engagement Officer Pertemps have an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and...

  • Emergency Accommodation Procurement Officer

    7 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Overview: The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an Emergency Accommodation Procurement Officer to be responsible for negotiating and the procurement of good quality emergency accommodation of suitable type, sizes, and location across the private sector to meet the duties to homeless households. To establish new links with emergency accommodation...

  • Housing Benefits Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Position: Housing Benefits Officer Hourly Rate: PAYE - 13.81 - LTD - £16.79 per hour Location: Harrow Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time Are you an experienced Financial Assessments Officer with a background in Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support? We are recruiting for a role in Harrow, where you'll play a vital role in delivering a...

  • Placements Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom iAspire Care Services Full time

    **About us** iAspire Care Services is a small business in Harrow. We are professional, agile and collaborative. Our work environment includes: - Modern office setting - Growth opportunities - Wellness programmes **Main Duties**: **1-** Responsible for coordinating, responding to, and managing all placement requests from local authorities and for liaison...

  • Placements Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom iAspire Care Services Full time

    **About us** iAspire Care Services is a small business in Harrow. We are professional, agile and collaborative. Our work environment includes: - Modern office setting - Growth opportunities - Wellness programmes **Main Duties**: **1-** Responsible for coordinating, responding to, and managing all placement requests from local authorities and for liaison...

  • Placements Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom iAspire Care Services Full time

    **About us** iAspire Care Services is a small business in Harrow. We are professional, agile and collaborative. Our work environment includes: - Modern office setting - Growth opportunities - Wellness programmes **Main Duties**: **1-** Responsible for coordinating, responding to, and managing all placement requests from local authorities and for liaison...

  • Policy Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: Job Title: Policy Officer Location: Hybrid Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council Contract Type: Temporary Assignment Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Overview of a Policy Officer: The Main Purpose of a Policy Officer: - To conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis as a basis for...

  • Business Support Officer

    5 months ago

    Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

    Overview: The Personal Assistant - Buisiness Support Officer provides key communication links between the Corporate Directors, staff, elected members and key stakeholders including partner organisations, central & local government. Whilst the post holder will be formally line managed by the Business Support Team Leader, each Director/Head of Service will...