Finance & Compliance Officer (10688)

Finance and Compliance Officer | 10688 | Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027 | 37 hours per week | £34,434 to £36,363 per annum (Scale H) | County Hall, Norwich   At the heart of Norfolk County Council’s Strategy and Transformation directorate, the Strategy, Growth and Investment service plays a pivotal role in delivering economic development across the county.    The service manages a diverse and high-profile portfolio of programmes, using a range of financial instruments including grants, loans and equity investments to support businesses and communities. By driving forward investment that delivers measurable outcomes, the service is focused on creating sustainable growth, fostering innovation and supporting opportunity in line with the Council’s wider ambitions for Norfolk.   The Grants Programmes Team is central to delivering this impact. Providing expert financial, technical and administrative support, the team manages programmes from inception through to closure, ensuring all activity meets contractual and regulatory requirements. Working across funding streams such as the Shared Prosperity Fund, Enterprise Zones, and other regional and national programmes, the team ensures robust monitoring, compliance and successful delivery.    As a Finance and Compliance Officer, you will be instrumental in managing financial claims, supporting partners through complex compliance requirements, maintaining accurate records and contributing to the effective delivery of a wide portfolio of projects that directly benefit the local economy.   We are seeking a highly organised, analytical and proactive professional with strong financial and compliance expertise.    You will have experience of managing financial claims against eligibility criteria, supporting organisations to meet contractual requirements and producing high-quality, evidence-based reports to inform decision making. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside the ability to assess risk, prioritise workloads and maintain sound judgement under pressure. You will be confident engaging with a wide range of partners, using clear, evidence-driven dialogue to resolve issues and ensure compliance.    A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience of quality systems and a relevant financial or project management qualification (or equivalent experience) will further support your success in this role.   For more information about the role, please contact Joseph Ballard, Grants Programme Manager at joseph.ballard@norfolk.gov.uk [joseph.ballard@norfolk.gov.uk]    These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: * Competitive salary * Generous holiday entitlement  * Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service * Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.  * Financial benefits such as: * ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.  [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start]   * A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers * Relocation expenses (where applicable) * An advance of your expenses if you travel for work * Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions * Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes * Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) * A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job   We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.   Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/10688_Finance and Compliance Officer_JD_S&T.docx] to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions [https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here.   Already a Norfolk County Council employee? 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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.     Redeployment closing date: 23 June 2026 23:59 All other applicants closing date: 30 June 2026 23:59