At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and report on funding for exciting energy projects that impact the community.
- Company: Join East Suffolk Council, a dynamic organisation making a difference in local services.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, flexible working, and discounts on various products and services.
- Other info: Collaborative work environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative energy projects and help shape the future of East Suffolk.
- Qualifications: Experience in project funding management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 42839 £ per year.
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Energy Projects Team as a Funding Officer.
The role involves supporting the Project Manager for Energy Projects, managing, monitoring and reporting on the funding associated with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within the district. You will provide advice, guidance and support to associated Officers, Service Managers, and Senior Management.
You will be responsible for the sound management of funding provided to the Council under Planning Performance Agreements, planning obligations, community benefit agreements and the Sizewell C Deed of Obligation. This includes working with Finance colleagues and supporting the management of this funding across the organisation, providing accurate financial information to support decision making and ensure compliance with funding agreements and corporate requirements.
Working co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, you will support the delivery of Energy Projects, ensuring that funding is correctly managed to meet the stated objectives of the Council within statutory and corporate deadlines.
What you will need:
- Experience of managing project funding, budgets and expenditure, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrable operational experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications or willingness to obtain them.
- Experience of using appropriate accounting tools and applications, such as financial ledgers, Excel, financial modelling and financial appraisal.
- A diplomatic and confident influencer with the ability to build excellent working relationships across the Council and with external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise to meet competing deadlines and work well under pressure.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council offers a wide range of benefits to our employees:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
- Local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements.
If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more:
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Tom Cox, Project Manager - Energy Projects on 07353 893799 or by emailing tom.cox@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 28 August 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 7 September 2026.
How to apply:
- Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
- Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
East Suffolk Council is committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
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