Havant Borough Council is seeking an experienced External Funding Officer to join our finance team and play a key role in maximising external funding, grants and contributions available to the Council.
Position Overview
To identify, develop, and submit successful applications for external funding on behalf of the Council. The role will ensure the Council is proactive and strategic in accessing a wide range of funding sources, including central government, lottery bodies, philanthropic trusts, and other grant providers, to deliver on its strategic priorities.
Job Profile
The Grant Funding Officer plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s strategic objectives by securing external funding to enhance service delivery, unlock new initiatives, and enable innovation. By identifying and securing grant funding, the role directly contributes to:
- Extending the impact of Council services beyond what could be achieved through core budgets alone.
- Scaling up or accelerating key projects aligned with corporate priorities (e.g. climate change, regeneration, health and wellbeing, skills, and community resilience).
- Enabling the Council to respond flexibly to emerging needs and opportunities through targeted, time-limited funding streams.
- Maximising the value for money of Council resources by leveraging match-funding or partner contributions.
- Supporting a strategic and proactive funding approach that aligns with long-term goals and investment plans.
Through this work, the Grant Funding Officer helps ensure that the Council is well-positioned to take advantage of external funding opportunities, enhancing its capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents and communities.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial operations and support services.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
Please contact Raman Singla via email [email protected] for an informal chat to discuss this opportunity.
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting statement, outlining your relevant experience and qualifications, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 24th August 2025 and interviews will be held week commencing 8th September 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
