Funding Officer at SUSTAiN

SUSTAiN is looking for a Funding Officer who will provide one-to-one advice, information and guidance to Solihull’s voluntary & community sector organisations to enable them to attract funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of services they provide.

You will also be required to run monthly training workshops to up-skill the sector in applying for grants and commissions and also hold regular drop in surgeries.

A proven track record in successfully accessing grant income and/or commissions is essential as is a good understanding of the voluntary and community sector.

2-year fixed term contract

£25k – £28k per annum dependent on experience (pro rata for part time staff)

This vacancy could suit one full time equivalent post working a 37 hour week or two part-time posts each working 18.5 hours per week (hours negotiable)

For an informal discussion please contact Janet Johnson on 0121 711 3148 or 07500 081220.

Closing date: Monday 24 January 2011.

Interviews will be held on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 February 2011.

CV’s alone are not acceptable. Applications should only be made on the application form.  You can download the application form, job description and person specification from the SUSTAiN website.

This post is jointly funded by Fair Shares and Solihull MBC.