Job description
Job Opportunity: Executive Officer / Grants Case Manager - Newcastle (Hybrid)
Salary: £15.00 per hour (paid weekly)
Location: Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, NE4 7AR
Contract: 6 months initially, possibly with extension and the opportunity to apply for a permanent role, depending on performance and the needs of the business
Working pattern: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, (hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days from home; on completion of initial training, some flexibility on start/finish times)
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to join the Grants Team, where you will contribute to the delivery of multi-million-pound, innovative funding packages to support and develop the UK seafood industry.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Grants Case Manager you will pro-actively manage a portfolio of grant applications and claims, in line with clear rules and procedures. You will be
- reliable
- willing to learn
- well organised
- able to work in a team and on your own initiative
- able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
- able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team as we prepare for long term growth in support for the seafood sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of grant projects in line with scheme rules and regulations
- Manage your caseload effectively, maintaining all systems and spreadsheets accurately
- Compile, verify and report data accurately
- Complete forms and reports
- Liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders
- Keep up to date with scheme rules/regulations and make consistent, robust recommendations on grant applications
- Prepare routine correspondence and check the accuracy of documentation from others
- Develop strong customer and stakeholder relationships
- Communicate key messages, milestones and timeframes to project leads
- Contribute to scheme reporting, including commitment and spend updates
- Attend meetings and represent the Grants Team.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet regulatory targets
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to understand and interpret complex legislation/regulations and apply them in practical scenarios
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timescales
- Strong analytical skills with a business-focused approach
- Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and Excel
- Five GSCE's (Grade E or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level ¾ in Management or relevant junior management experience
- Solid administrative experience with good Microsoft office proficiency
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to commute to Newcastle
- Must be able to provide valid Right to Work documents including photo ID
DESIRABLE:
- Customer service experience
- Grants or administration experience
- Confident use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.
