Head of European Grants

Location: Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH

Grade: G6

Salary: Minimum £52,708, maximum £63,170

Reserved/Non reserved posts: This is a non-reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and certain non-EEA members.

Security: Basic check.

Criminal Records Bureau Check: This post does not require a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Is a medical required for this post? No.

Working pattern: This job is available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including job share arrangements).

Employment terms: Permanent, 37 hours a week

Job description

Support the Director of Corporate Support and Governance – support on all matters relating to the European Grant Schemes and other issues as appropriate.

Lead and inspire the European Grants Team and to ensure the team meets the requirements of the organisation to the required standards and within the required timeframes.

Programme manage the delivery of all intermediary bodies (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) as the Managing Authority –  holding them all to account, as well as being responsible for the delivery of the England Intermediary Body.

Provide the organisation with the financial information required to report performance within the regulations set by the European Commission and approvals by the sponsor.

To support the development of a strategic plan for the implementation of the European Maritime Fisheries Fund.

Lead on the implementation of the strategy for the European Maritime Fisheries Fund.