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This is a 5 year fixed term contract

These are exciting times for Sandwell, maximising public investment in regeneration to the inclusive benefit of Sandwell communities.

Working alongside the Regeneration & Growth Directorate, we are looking for a Claims Monitoring Officer to support the delivery of regeneration initiatives including Sandwell’s Towns Fund and Pride in Place programmes.

As an experienced Claims Monitoring Officer, you will work within the Programme Management Office Team, Finance colleagues, project leads and partners to support the successful delivery of external funding programmes. You will be expected to:

• Lead the day-to-day; accounting, administration and processing of internal/external project claims
• Maintain and develop financial processes ensuring compliance with audit requirements
• Have experience of using financial systems to undertake journals, monitor project payments and reconciliations
• Monitoring compliance against agreed outcomes as per contracts, via claims, and undertaking monitoring and audit visits
• Be able to present complex financial information to a diverse audience
• Have degree/HND or an equivalent financial related NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience 

You will need a strong track record in public sector financing and compliance, monitoring processes and frameworks, and the ability to manage a demanding workload and complex relationships. If you are an excellent administrator with exceptional attention to detail and are resourceful, resilient, highly motivated and enjoy challenges, then we would welcome your application.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Rina Rahim, Towns Fund Programme Manager:  Rina_Rahim@sandwell.gov.uk

Closing Date: 24 March 2026

Expected interview date: 27 March 2026

Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Finance

Job Role: Officer