Community Engagement and Grants Officer

Job Title:Community Engagement and Grants Officer
Salary:per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade:C
Contract Type:Fixed Term 3 years
Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the Department

The Community Engagement and Grants Officer is a key part of the Councils Community Development Team which sits within the Communications and Engagement Service and supports residents to thrive strengthen local networks and enable communityled change. While the wider service focuses on building resilient connected neighbourhoods this role provides the practical link between engagement and delivery - turning community ideas into funded projects with real local impact.

Working across the Council and with elected members residents and the voluntary community faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector the postholder will support the delivery of the Councils Transforming Neighbourhoods Programme helping communities access funding influence local priorities and deliver initiatives that improve quality of life. Through transparent grant management inclusive engagement and close partnership working the role will play a vital part in widening participation building community capacity and strengthening neighbourhood resilience across Thurrock.

About the Role

As a Community Engagement and Grants Officer you will be responsible for:

• Managing community grant programmes endtoend ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining accurate auditable records.
• Supporting applicants and grant recipients by providing clear guidance on eligibility assessment criteria and monitoring requirements.
• Coordinating grant assessment panels and administering applications payments and documentation in a timely and transparent way.
• Monitoring funded activity tracking outcomes and preparing reports updates and grant transparency information.
• Contributing to wider community engagement activities and working flexibly to meet service needs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by helping communities turn ideas into action ensuring public funding is invested fairly and effectively and supporting local projects that improve wellbeing resilience and quality of life across Thurrock.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who has:

• Experience of administering grant funding or managing funding programmes in line with financial and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and build positive relationships with residents community groups and partners.
• The ability to manage competing priorities work to deadlines and maintain accurate records and monitoring information.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including voluntary community and faith organisations.
• A commitment to inclusive engagement and ensuring underrepresented communities are supported to participate.

Essential qualifications: N/A

DBS Check: Yes Basic Check Required

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 7th May 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 17th May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Rebecca Lee Community Development Team Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)