Service Role: Temporary Grants Administrator Supervisor
Start: Immediate
Duration: 18 months
30 October 2024
About the client
The client is a statutory non-commercial State body, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Transport. Their remit is primarily concerned with the planning, development and funding of sustainable transport modes, that is public transport, cycling
and walking, on a national basis.
Your new role description
Hybrid working arrangements in place. A minimum of two in-office days per week
Reporting to the Central Finance Manager, the key responsibilities are to:
Lead the end-to-end administration and processing of designated grants areas. This will involve relationship management and supporting multiple colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure compliance with grant draw-down and operator payment schedules
Key point of contact for the Department of Transport, C&AG, internal and external
stakeholders
Lead and support the month-end grants process.
Contribute to a strong compliance culture by ensuring robust internal controls and audit
standards are achieved and maintained
Support Grant and External audits as required and provide support for the preparation of
annual Financial Statements and annual budget process
Collaborate on projects as part of a continuous improvement program, including the
utilisation of technology and financial systems to streamline business processes. Coordinate and assist in the development of Finance Systems upgrades, enhancements and process developments both within the team and related control cycles.
Staff mentoring & management where required
Any other duties that may be assigned to the role.
Key Competencies
Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships
Must have strong understanding of financial management and auditing project processes
A ‘can-do’ and flexible approach with the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
Strong MS Office and MS Excel skills.
Proven ability to present and direct in a clear and concise manner
Essential criteria
Have at least 5 years recent, relevant experience
Excellent Administrative skills
Strong MS office skills
Public Sector experience (desirable)