Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-7b08-71d7-bda6-c5bd716fe37d/funding-development-officer-job-description closed GB open procedure # Funding Development Officer ? Job description [LGSS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lgss) Estimated value £35,000 Published 15 Mar 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Apr 2016 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender To lead on the identification of new sources of local, regional, national and international funding which all flood risk management partners within the RFCC?s geographical area could potentially benefit from. The post holder will also need to research potential private funding sources and have an ability to seek contributions from the private sector organisations identified i.e. from local businesses which would benefit from FECRM work. To also support partners with the development, management, monitoring and reporting of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) partnership funding bids. The successful post holder will be expected identify opportunities for funding through the growth agenda, working for example with the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Local Authorities, The Environment Agency (EA), Water and sewerage providers (WASCs) and Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). The role could also identify opportunities through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 process. The post holder shall also identify synergies between partners, implement efficiencies and secure economies of scale in delivery, for example through the packaging of bids or work. Innovative thinking is a critical aspect of this role. The role could, for example, explore: ? Opportunities for alternative sources of funding such as pump-priming funding to facilitate growth, which can be borrowed at a much lower rate by Local Authorities and then paid back gradually by the developers/beneficiaries. ? Ways to influence the existing rules and regulations, which govern the use of FDGiA and limit forward funding for growth purposes. Additional information: The Anglian Northern (Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is looking to appoint a Funding Officer to undertake a pilot study, initially for one year, focussed on supporting the delivery of the growth agenda in the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Region. This post will be 100% funded by the RFCC. This post will be paid for using Local Levy funding, which is local investment pledged by the RFCC members and is used support Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) work related to national Flood Defence Grant in Aid funds. The aim is for this post holder to identify new sources of local, regional, national and international funding which all flood risk management partners within the RFCC?s geographical area could potentially benefit from. The post holder will also need to research potential private funding sources and have an ability to seek contributions from the private sector i.e. from local businesses which would benefit from FECRM work. The Partners include the following Lead Local Flood Authorities, as well as the Internal Drainage Boards, Water Companies and the Environment Agency: ? Lincolnshire County Council ? Northamptonshire County Council ? North East Lincolnshire County Council ? Cambridgeshire County Council ? Peterborough City Council ? North Lincolnshire County Council ? Rutland County Council ? 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