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The external grant funds includes Town Deal, UKSPF and the more recently announced £200m Barrow Transformation Fund. We are also working closely with Cumberland Council on legacy funding and future prospects that cover the whole of the Cumbrian geography.

This means there is an exciting opportunity to join the Accountable Body and Assurance Team within the Assistant Chief Executive Service to support delivery of a range of investments for the benefit of our residents and businesses.

In this role, you will provide programme management expertise, developing and implementing assurance processes to monitor, measure, evaluate and continuously improve the delivery of economic programmes, with a focus on benefits realisation. You will lead on the production and presentation of reports, provide advice and guidance to key internal and external stakeholders, and identify and mitigate key risks to programme delivery.

Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of HMT Green Book principles and experience of managing grant programmes within complex organisations. We are looking for someone with strong analytical and excellent communications skills who can provide leadership within the team, supporting staff to create a modern, compassionate, learning and caring culture.

For an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact Liz Watson at Liz.Watson@Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or on 07725 651738.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 23rd September 2024

Interview date: w/b 07 October 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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