Grants & Programme Monitoring Officer (Leisure Capital Programmes)

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Grants & Programme Monitoring Officer (Leisure Capital Programmes)

Grade 5 - £35,412 - £40,777 per annum

Full Time (37 hours per week), Fixed Term (24 months from start date)

Muriel Matters House, Hastings / Hybrid working options available.

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about helping communities benefit from investment in local facilities?

Hastings Borough Council is investing more than £2 million in community leisure and capital projects, supporting sports clubs, community organisations, and local facilities across the borough. We're looking for a Grants & Programme Monitoring Officer to play a key role in ensuring these investments are delivered successfully, compliantly, and with lasting impact.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our leisure capital programme, coordinating grant funding rounds, monitoring project delivery, and ensuring robust governance and compliance processes are in place.

You'll work closely with community groups, sports clubs, council services and senior leaders to:

• Coordinate the delivery of grant programmes and capital projects.
• Support applicants through the funding process.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets and risks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior officers and elected members.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions and audit requirements.
• Maintain oversight of programme performance and impact.

About You

We're looking for someone who can bring excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to programme management. You will ideally have:

• Experience administering grant programmes, funding schemes or complex projects.
• Experience tracking budgets, milestones and risks.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
• A good understanding of compliance, monitoring and audit requirements.
• The ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience within local government, capital projects or public funding programmes would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to directly support projects that improve leisure facilities, increase participation in physical activity, and contribute to community wellbeing across Hastings. You'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team working on some of the borough's most exciting investment programmes.

Find Out More

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

SarahTye
Communities & Strategic Partnerships
[email removed]

We welcome applications from candidates who are excited by the opportunity to make a real difference through effective programme delivery, partnership working and investment in local communities.

Help us deliver investment that matters to Hastings. Apply today.

Closing date for applications: 18th September 2026 at 12:00pm 

Interview to take place w/c 28th September 2026