Programme Support Officer
 Programme Support OfficerÂ
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Salary: £26,511 pro rata
Hours: Part time and full time considered
Location: Home working with occasional travel to locations across the Lake District (expenses will be paid)Â
 This post is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund until 31st March 2023 as part of the Low Carbon Lake District 2 Project. We anticipate continued delivery of similar programmes of work beyond 2023 which the post holder will support with the delivery of.Â
What We’re Looking ForÂ
To be successful in this role you will be an enthusiastic individual who can deliver projects to budget, timescale, and specification. You will be organised and methodical with the ability to multi-task across several projects. You will be flexible and adaptable to changing demands and new challenges. You will be self-motivating and able to work with minimal supervisionÂ
Purpose of the Role:Â
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of the LDFs (Lake District Foundation) programmes of work, in particular delivery of the Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme.Â
Main Areas of ResponsibilityÂ
-  Delivery of LDF’s programme of projectsÂ
- Â Liaising with the marketing team to ensure programme outputs are communicatedÂ
- Â Liaising with finance team to monitor project budgetsÂ
- Â Proving updates to funders as requiredÂ
- Â Supporting the Operations Manager and CEO to develop future projectsÂ
Key activitiesÂ
The majority of activities will initially be focussed on supporting the effective delivery of the Low Carbon Lake District Grant scheme, which runs until March 2023. Key activities include: Job Description and Person Specification Programme Support Officer at the Lake District Foundation, charity number 1174201Â
- Â Undertaking engagement and outreach activity to help develop a pipeline of potential applicantsÂ
- Â Screening and assessing projects and organisations for grant eligibilityÂ
- Â Coordination and administration of grant panel meetingsÂ
- Â Collating and issuing feedback to applicantsÂ
- Â To manage a caseload of approved grants and undertake appropriate monitoring of funded projectsÂ
- Â Keeping accurate and detailed records of all project activities and communications, in line with funder guidanceÂ
- Â Writing progress reports and attending meetings with the funder as neededÂ
Person SpecificationÂ
Knowledge and ExperienceÂ
- Â Experience of developing and delivering effective project plans that lead to successful projects and increase organisational reputationÂ
- Â Experience of working with businesses and communities is desirableÂ
- Â Experience of delivering an environmental management or sustainability projectÂ
- Â Demonstrable experience of developing strong stakeholder relationships and supporting effective partnership working.Â
- Â Working knowledge of supporter contact management, including use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or donor databaseÂ
- Â Experience of recording, monitoring, and evaluating project outputs and outcomesÂ
Skills & AbilitiesÂ
- Â Excellent coordination, administration and organisational skillsÂ
-  Effective communicator with the ability to communicate Lake District Foundation’s vision and activities to a range of audiences using a range of formats (written, verbal, digital)Â
- Â Effective problem-solving and decision-making skillsÂ
- Â Excellent working knowledge of key digital tools including social media platforms, CRM/contact databases, Microsoft Office Suite.Â
Personal Qualities & AttributesÂ
- Â Passion for tackling climate change and local environmental issuesÂ
- Â Self-motivated and a self-managing attitudeÂ
- Â Committed to working, and leading, in a collaborative and supportive mannerÂ
- Â Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias and commitment to the ethos and values of Lake District FoundationÂ
Other RequirementsÂ
- Â Documentary evidence that you are eligible to live/work in the UK must be providedÂ
- Â A home-based role, with occasional travel to work with team members / donors across the Lake District National Park and wider Cumbria.Â
Job Description and Person Specification Programme Support Officer at the Lake District Foundation, charity number 1174201Â
- Â Occasional evening and weekend work (TOIL will be given)Â
- Â Willing to carry out any additional work, challenges and responsibilities relevant to the role of the Programme Support OfficerÂ
ApplyÂ
Send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to [email protected] or submit online via www.lakedistrictfoundation.org/vacancies/Â
Closing date 12 noon Monday 25 April 2022Â
Interviews to take place w/c 16 MayÂ
About Low Carbon Lake District 2Â
The Low Carbon Lake District initiative is a comprehensive programme to help tackle climate change in the National Park, working in partnership with local businesses and communities to reduce greenhouse gases and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Led by the Lake District National Park Authority, other key partners include the Lake District Foundation, the National Trust, South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria Tourism.Â
The project has received funding from the England European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014- 2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) are the Managing Authorities for European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund funding through the Growth Programme, funds established by the European Union to help local areas stimulate their economic development. By investing in projects the funds will help to support innovation, businesses, skills and employment to improve local growth and create jobs.Â
For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/europeangrowth-fundingÂ
The Northern Powerhouse is a key aspect of this Government’s approach to addressing the productivity gap in the North and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable economy for all parts of the UK. Alongside over €1.5 billion of European Regional Development Fund support for businesses and communities across the North, the government has awarded £3.4 billion in three rounds of Growth Deals across the Northern Powerhouse.Â
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We are looking for motivated and passionate volunteers to support our team, and we have a variety of roles available.
Find out more here.
Share your skills
We are looking for talented individuals to work with us on specific fundraising campaigns and to help us develop our marketing and communications plans. This might be on a freelance basis, a secondment or as a member of our staff team. If you love the Lake District, are highly creative, work at pace and want to develop a career in the charity sector then please get in touch.
We are looking for people with skills and experience in:
- Donor relationship management with particular focus on high net worth individuals
- Campaign and events management
- Social media and SEO development
- Marketing and communications
- Community fundraising
- Bid writing
- Database administration