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Grant Advisor

  • Full time
  • £28,499 – £33,918
  • Hybrid working with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The option for home working is also available.
  • Closing 21st September 2022


  • Advertised from 1st September 2022
  • 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
  • Job Reference: SUS3593B

Role

We are looking for Grant Advisors to join our growing Places for Everyone team.

As one of our Grant Advisors, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Places for Everyone programme.

Places for Everyone works across all 32 Scottish local authorities and you will be work with a range of organisations and people from local authorities and community groups to statutory bodies and educational institutions

You will assess and make recommendations on applications for funding, as well as providing support and working with partners at varying stages of project development from strategic definition and feasibility through to design and construction. You will actively work to ensure all projects are deliverable and meet or exceed best practice.

Candidates should be based within Scotland with some travel is expected to meet with partner organisations and attend our main hub in Edinburgh to collaborate with colleagues. Day to day work can be from a nominated hub/office base in Glasgow or Edinburgh, or the option to work from home is available. The role will offer a mix of on-site visits and meetings, online/telephone calls and desk-based work.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience in managing projects or programmes in a relevant field, with an understanding of infrastructure project lifecycles from pre-concept to construction and maintenance, as well as the legislative and policy context. You will also have experience of grant funding programmes and their needs, and processes, whether from the perspective of funding administration or applying for grant funding.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to easily tailor your style to different audiences, allowing you to effectively liaise with a wide range of partners and build successful relationships internally and externally.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

  • 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
  • Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
  • Staff volunteer days
  • 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
  • We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits

Family Friendly

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Application notes

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00, Wednesday 21 September

Interviews will take place during Week commencing 10 October.

To find out more about the role visit sustrans.org.uk/job-vacancies/grant-advisor-1

To apply, please complete our online application form

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!


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