LCEI Project Officer

at  Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
The Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a newly structured Faculty with a dynamic approach to teaching, research and industrial outreach activities.
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory offers businesses in the LCR access to university technologies, academic expertise and financial assistance to support their low carbon journey.
The project is a partnership between Liverpool John Moores University and University of Liverpool, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.
The project is a key part of the innovation support ecosystem to reduce carbon in Liverpool City Region (LCR) businesses through the development of university – business collaborations.
We are seeking to appoint a Project Officer who has specific experience in administering public funded grants to businesses. They will work independently and exercise judgement and initiative in support of the LCEI Strategic Manager on all matters relating to the Project’s delivery. The Project Officer will take responsibility for administrative and financial aspects of the project, ensuring rigorous compliance with UKSPF requirements and University Financial Regulations, especially in relation to the LCEI Business Grants. Key tasks will be to support businesses through the Business Grant Programme and include: - Procurement and compliance aspects of government funding; Operating the LCEI Business Grant process; delivery support, monitoring of budgets and deliverables, liaison with internal University departments, industry, University of Liverpool and LCR CA as appropriate and scrupulous completion of all necessary paperwork in relation to Grant Funding commitments. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The post is fixed term until 31st March 2025.
Job share considered for this position.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place between 28th August and 6th September 2024.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated

Please refer the Job description for details