Sustainable Regeneration Funding Manager

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ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
Enterprise and Economic Growth

Sustainable Regeneration Funding Manager

35 hours per week
Permanent
£38,528 - £42,561 / £21.11 - £23.32 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney has a rich heritage with 5000 years of innovation stretching from its neolithic past to its world leading position in the field of marine and renewable energy. As one of two Sustainable Regeneration Funding Managers you will be based in Orkney and one of the first appointments of a new team within Orkney Islands Council.

You should be enthusiastic and committed to sustainable development and the just transition to net zero. You will use your knowledge and experience from previous roles and sectors to help shape the development and culture of successful funding applications which support the delivery of Council services.

Focused on achieving positive outcomes for the Orkney community and driven to work collaboratively you will identify, secure and manage current and new funding and investment opportunities.

The Levelling Up Fund through the UK Government, including UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the UK/Scottish Government funded Islands Growth Deal, will provide direct investment into Orkney along with the opportunity to leverage additional funding.

Of particular importance for this role will be the project management of these funds whilst working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues and wider partners to develop and submit new large multi-disciplinary funding bids.

Identifying other potential sources of project funding will be key including establishing systems/processes to manage these. Building on our islands advantage you will have the opportunity to explore and take forward other routes of fundraising and investment.

Your proactive approach and support will be welcomed across the Council as well as across the Orkney Community Partnership and colleagues working in our universities, businesses, third and voluntary sectors.

You should a qualification in a relevant subject at SCQF 8/9 i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Technical Apprenticeship or have a minimum of 5 years' previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of this person specification.

You will have a main office based in Orkney with flexible work arrangements available and you should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post requires Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance.

If you are interested in applying or are considering submitting an application, please get in touch for an informal discussion by contacting Inga Burton, Service Manager Sustainable Regeneration and Arctic inga.burton@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 31 March 2024

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.