Grant Administrator

Do you excel at identifying risks, delivering high-quality financial insights, and building strong networks? Are you a data-savvy professional with a knack for turning complex financial details into clear, actionable insights? If so, then we want to hear from you! DEFRA is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Defra Group Finance have a HEO role in Business Partnering, supporting the Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) and Charitable organisations, acting as the face of Finance, and taking Finance to the heart of decision making. As a Grant Administration Officer your role is to protect value, drive value and add value. The Specialist Grant Administration Team (GAT) administers capital grant payments to Local Authorities, Internal Drainage Boards, Water Companies for Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) schemes with an annual budget of £240m. GAT also administers smaller grants totalling £57m via various acts including the Charities Act for water improvement projects payments.

• Part of a team of HEO and EO specialists helping to develop new grant programmes, review approvals and process grant claims.
• Support work to ensure that the Government Grant Information System (GGIS) is kept up to date for pipeline and awards reporting.
• Help maintain the Grant databases and ensure they reconcile with the Project Ledger, GGIS and the Annual Report & Accounts.
• Support the SEO and Grade 7 roles by ensuring processes are efficient and compliant with grant standards.
• Ensure projects are closed down effectively and any discrepancies are investigated.
• Provide input to regular reports to the business on the grant position.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring the various statutory requirements for grant administration are met. This includes following the Managing Public Money guidelines and adhering to the Cabinet Office - Grant Minimum Standards.
• Ensuring all grant records are maintained to satisfy the relevant audit requirements.
• Providing advice & support to the business to allow the efficient running of their grant programmes.
• Review processes to identify, implement and embed improvements, working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.
• Set up schemes on the Grant Database and accurately process claims for payment.
  
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