Grant Compliance Officer

Overview

In this role you will support the management of strategic grant programmes for public bodies, ensuring affordable housing schemes align with funding agreements and regulatory standards. You will work across Development, Delivery, Sales and Finance to drive compliant delivery and accurate reporting. You help improve processes in line with regulatory updates and collaborate with multiple teams to sustain high-quality housing outcomes. This is a hands-on, cross-functional position at a leading financial services group with a focus on social impact and compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• annual performance-related bonus
• share schemes
• generous pension contribution
• life assurance
• Healthcare Plan
• holiday entitlement and buy/sell option

Responsibilities

• Support the Grant Compliance Manager in recording and delivering affordable housing schemes per funding agreements and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with Development and Delivery Managers to ensure accurate grant scheme records in IMS and OPS systems
• Complete milestone claims accurately and promptly per grant funding requirements
• Maintain accurate management and financial information across schedules and systems
• Monitor and record development expenditure for grant-funded schemes for QDE readiness
• Improve processes to reflect regulatory changes and updates to the Capital Funding Guide
• Collaborate with Development, Delivery, Sales and Finance to ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders

Key requirements

• Knowledge of social housing and the wider residential sector
• Understanding of social housing development, housing management and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience with IMS and OPS systems
• Effective project management and risk management skills
• Experience in contract management and compliance
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with ability to embrace change and new opportunities
• Commercial awareness and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• attention to detail
• collaborative mindset
• proactiveness
• IMS
• OPS
• regulatory compliance

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