Grants Assessor Job in Sutton Coldfield

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Grants Assessor Job in Sutton Coldfield

Job Description
Auriga Services are looking for a Grants Assessor to join a dynamic, fast growing public benefit entity with a track record spanning 23 years. Joining us at our friendly, inclusive team, you will receive a range of benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, a great pension scheme, a job and a career with induction, training, and development plus flexible working opportunities.   

You will be responsible for assessing grant applications received on behalf of Trust Fund/s managed by Auriga. Liaising with clients and external agencies to help improve their financial situation.  

As a Grants Assessor at Auriga, you will: 

Take ownership of applications for grants made to the Trust from individuals and/or third party referral agents
Undertake assessments of all applications in accordance with delegated authority and in line with equal opportunities, ensuring consistency and fairness and working within strict budget guidelines
Decide on the level of grant to be paid if any within guidelines given; Maintain auditable records of applications and grants as required; Communicate with applicants and or their advisors by telephone and email; Authorise payment of grants in accordance with financial procedures
Provide information by telephone and in writing for organisations and applicants regarding individual queries, application processes and grants for organisations 
Receive and handle telephone calls from applicants and other external contacts with excellent customer service. 
Assist and support the Team Manager and Operations Director as required. 
At Auriga, we are looking for a Grants Assessor who has the following skills and experiences: 

Good interpersonal skills both in formal and informal situations with the ability to adapt style to suit circumstances
Empathy and compassion based on life skills with a genuine understanding of vulnerable people in financial crisis or hardship 
A good understanding of basic money advice skills such as budgeting and priority vs non- priority debts
Good organising and process improvement skills
Ability to plan and to recognise external influences
Highly motivated in this area of work
Determination to complete a task and self-motivation
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to understand the strategic picture and to take decisions accordingly
An understanding of team dynamics and the attitude and ability to contribute positively
Flexibility and enthusiasm
Ability to adapt to growth and change and to continuously seek improved ways of working 
A good understanding of the benefit system. 
We are located in the West Midlands in Sutton Coldfield centre only 2 minutes from the train station but are open to people who can split their time between the office and working remotely. This is a full time Assessor role working 37.5 hours per week. Your working hours are reasonably flexible between 09.00 – 17.00 ensuring business needs are met. 

We are seeking exceptional people with passion, enthusiasm, and ability to join and make our mission a reality.  We are an exciting, high-growth company and have worked with some of the largest utility companies in the UK over our 20+ year history. You will gain a career which has a positive impact on individuals who are in vulnerable circumstances. Our vision is to create 3 million healthy homes by 2030, helping over 1,000 per day. 

To apply for this role as Grants Assessor at Auriga, please send a job relevant CV and a covering letter that explains why you would be a suitable candidate for this position and why you would like to work for Auriga Services. We’re looking for those that take the extra effort to do some research about us and demonstrate a desire to work in a company with our values.

Auriga Services is an Equal Opportunities employer. We will use appropriate job descriptions, objective assessment methods and active consideration will be given to all applicants regardless of their age, gender, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, civil partnership status, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origins and disability and other differences that cannot be justified

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Sutton Coldfield
County: West Midlands (County)
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £22500/annum
Benefits: