External Funding Project Coordinator

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The Role

To be responsible for the overall co-ordination and implementation of robust administration procedures in relation to the college’s externally funded projects.

To be responsible for the co-ordination and operation of key duties relating to the collation and collection of accurate information as required by the relevant funding body.

To provide detailed statistical information in a timely manner to the EFU Project Lead and relevant Project Manager to monitor the project progress in line with the appropriate funding stream requirements.

• Full time (37 hours per week)
• Fixed Term - until March 2027
• £29,522 - £32,084 per annum
• Kingsway Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate the collection and ensure the accuracy of all financial records to facilitate the grant claims of relevant externally funded projects in the College in compliance with College and External Funding Audit Procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance of statistical information of all financial transactions incurred on externally funded projects in the College including the aggregation and collation of the work of the project administrators.
• Responsible for the maintenance of statistical information of all outcome records to support the delivery of externally funded projects in the College in accordance with College and External Funding Audit Procedures.

About You

• NVQ at Advanced/Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C) or equivalent Maths and English qualification.
• Experience of audit requirements of European & other externally funds.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
• 2 staff wellbeing days per year
• Discounted study opportunities on College courses
• More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing

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Further information

• Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).