JOB NEWS: Believe Housing Is Hiring A Funding And Grants Lead In Seaham On A Full-Time Basis.
Employer: Believe Housing
Location: Seaham SR7 7TT, with offices in Seaham and Bishop Auckland
Salary: £35,194–£36,547 Per Year
Contract: Full-Time
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Benefits: Up To 33 Days’ Annual Leave, Four Volunteering Days Per Year, Competitive Pension Scheme And Flexible Working Arrangements.
About The Role
Believe Housing is looking for a Funding and Grants Lead to identify, secure, manage and maximise external funding opportunities for its decarbonisation, retrofit and asset investment programmes.
The successful candidate will help support energy efficiency improvements, carbon reduction initiatives and wider investment objectives across the organisation’s housing portfolio.
The role involves working with the Assets, Development and Finance teams, as well as external partners, to maximise funding opportunities and ensure all requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate and track funding opportunities that support decarbonisation, retrofit, regeneration and asset investment.
- Keep up to date with government policy, funding programmes and regulatory developments affecting the housing sector.
- Lead or support the preparation and submission of funding applications, business cases and grant bids.
- Assess funding eligibility criteria, risks, obligations and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with funding conditions, grant agreements, programme requirements and audit obligations.
- Maintain accurate records of funding applications, awards, claims, outcomes and supporting evidence.
- Support the effective management and monitoring of external funding.
Working Arrangements
Although advertised as full-time, believe housing will consider part-time, job-share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.
Working arrangements are flexible depending on business requirements, customer needs and individual preferences agreed with the manager. The role is expected to involve both off-site and on-site work when required.
Additional Information
Applicants who do not meet every listed criterion are still encouraged to apply if they believe their skills, knowledge, experience and values are suitable for the role.
For further information, contact David Taylor, Assistant Director of Assets, at david.taylor@believehousing.co.uk.
Applications must be submitted through the believe housing website. The interview date is to be confirmed.
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