Project Monitoring Officer
Local Authority Tyneside
37.5 Hours per week (Full Time)
Flexible Working
3 Month Contract (Possibility for Extension)
Start Date: December 2nd
£22ph Umbrella (£43,900pa)

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading the monitoring and reporting the performance of a range of projects that are external funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which are being delivered by the client and external partners.

You will also ensure effective service delivery by supporting and monitoring the grant programme and funding contracts.

These programmes or projects could be either geographical focussed, thematic or contract basis.

Key responsibilities

• Regular collection and collation of project and programme output, outcome and expenditure information.


• Completion of data returns to Government.


• Administering payments to project delivery organisations.


• Providing advice and support to delivery organisations to ensure satisfactory systems to monitor project and programme performance and finances are implemented.


• Liaise with delivery organisations to provide guidance to ensure compliance with UKSPF funding requirements.
  
  


• Coordinating regular reviews and audits of individual projects and to support the effective development, progress and evaluation of the programme and project portfolio.


• Liaise with the Council's finance, procurement and legal teams to ensure the programme and all projects comply with financial and legal regulations and UKSPF funding rules.


• Negotiate with and resolve any conflict and variations to contracts between partners, delivery organisations and other stakeholders with regards to the delivery of projects and programmes.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Finance qualification e.g.
  
  AAT


• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Experience of funding programmes


• Project monitoring and programme management experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969