At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance and admin duties for an exciting ecological programme focused on community resilience.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to restoring the Teifi catchment's ecological balance.
- Benefits: Flexible working, hybrid options, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative initiative with potential for long-term impact and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in finance and administration.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance and administration, with a focus on accuracy and record-keeping.
The role involves supporting the development phase of an ambitious five-year programme focused on restoring ecological and community resilience across the Teifi catchment through collaborative, non-regulatory interventions. You will contribute to the successful delivery of the development phase by supporting agreed objectives, targets, and milestones, and ensuring accurate progress reporting.
You will lead on the financial administration of the programme, ensuring that all processes are delivered effectively and in compliance with the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and other external funders. This includes maintaining robust financial records and ensuring adherence to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) policies and procedures, including procurement, health and safety, and wellbeing standards.
As an organisation, we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed upon appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
What you will do:
- Take the lead responsibility for finance and administrative duties for a 24-month development phase and a potential five-year delivery phase.
- Compile and monitor the project budget and report on spend and forecasted spend under the direction of the Programme Manager.
- Assist the Project Manager in maintaining the project risk register, monitoring existing project risks and recording emerging risks.
- Ensure that project spend is in line with the budget and report on any significant departures from the budget to the Programme Manager.
- Ensure that NLHF guidelines on expenditure are followed and that supporting documentation complies with the requirements of all external funders and the Teifi Fyw partnership finance policy.
- Support Teifi Fyw partners in the preparations of their claims to NRW, ensuring accurate claims to NLHF and other external funders.
- Improve ways of working and offer suggestions for change.
- Support the Programme Manager in preparing progress reports and claims for Welsh Government and other external funders.
- Work with the programme team and under the guidance of the Procurement Team to set up framework contracts where necessary.
- Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
- Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
- Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan.
- Participate in incident response activities.
- Perform any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:
- A sound administrative and financial background with knowledge of accounting systems and standards.
- Accounting Technician Qualification or Qualified by Experience.
- Knowledge of 'Managing Welsh Public Money' Principles.
Teifi Fyw Finance and Admin Officer employer: Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible working environment tailored to individual needs. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, NRW provides generous benefits such as a Civil Service Pension Scheme, extensive annual leave, and dedicated support for health and wellbeing, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative setting.
