Funding and Development Officer

Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 7 July

Salary: £23,902 - £26,664 per annum (£31,586 - £35,235 full-time equivalent)

Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting their local communities and is confident working with financial information.  As Funding and Development Officer you will work as a part of the Communities team undertaking all necessary tasks relating to the administration, implementation and promotion of the council’s grant giving schemes, in line with the corporate priorities.  Your role will also be to work closely with the voluntary sector and local councillors in order to increase resilience within the sector and to support the council in securing additional funding.

We are looking to hear from an enthusiastic, pragmatic and organised individual who is task driven, innovative and forward thinking, with good project management skills and the ability to multi-task and manage a diverse workload to meet tight deadlines. You will have the ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.

We are also ideally looking for someone with experience of engaging with or supporting public organisations, community bodies, local authorities and other public stakeholders including making applications for funding

This post is part-time time (28 hours) however, flexible working across the week will be required as the role will involve occasional evening work. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills to undertake this exciting role we would like to hear from you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:

Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester and the successful candidates can benefit from:

• Employer paid health cash plan
• Hybrid Working 
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• Flexible working arrangements
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free park and ride 
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Season Ticket loan

For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Fletcher, Town Centre and Community Manager via email at MFletcher@winchester.gov.uk.