SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY CONSIDERED

We’re looking for an experienced Grants Officer to join our Economic Development team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) for a 9-month fixed-term contract.

DRIVE LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH. EMPOWER BUSINESSES. DELIVER IMPACT.

We’re looking for a motivated Grants Officer to join our Economic Development team to support the delivery of business grant programmes funded by central government and other public sources.
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of business grant schemes, including those funded by central government such as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). You’ll help ensure that funding reaches the right businesses, supports innovation and growth, and aligns with our wider economic development goals.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in grant management, business support, or economic development.
• Understands the needs and challenges of SMEs and local enterprises.
• Is confident working with financial and project data.
• Is organised, analytical, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with government-funded programmes such as UKSPF, REPF, or similar is highly desirable.

We are a great place to work with supportive colleagues. The Council actively promotes a good work/life balance, including agile working practices and flexible working hours. We encourage continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing.
Other employment benefits also includes a generous holiday entitlement, local government pension scheme, free on-site parking and discounted leisure facilities. For further information on what we can offer you, please visit: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/a-great-place-to-work
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jennie Pell 01264 368209.
Closing date for applications- Wednesday 10th September
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £28,424.00-£30,946.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/202

• Administering business grant programmes from promotion to post-award monitoring.
• Supporting local businesses through the application process with clear, practical advice.
• Assessing applications for eligibility, value for money, and strategic fit.
• Monitoring project delivery and collecting evidence of impact.
• Ensuring compliance with funding regulations and audit requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues across finance, procurement, and regeneration.