Claims Officer

Ambition North Wales offers an attractive employment package.Ambition North Wales offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted in the Person Specification.We welcome applications in Welsh or English - Applications submitted in English or Welsh will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)For further information about this post please contact Anita Davies on or will be held on 26/11/2026Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SHTel: E-Mail: DATE: 10 AM, 05/11/2026If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly. Job Pack Claims Officer_small.pdf

Purpose of RoleThe purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive financial administration support to ensure the accurate, compliant and timely administration of grant related financial claims, maintaining robust financial records and supporting Ambition North Wales and project sponsors to meet funding requirements effectively.Core Team Responsibilities Responsible for embodying the values and behaviours of Ambition North Wales. Collective responsibility as part of the team to deliver on the priorities of Ambition North Wales. Responsible for supporting colleagues and team members to deliver on the priorities of Ambition North Wales. Act as am ambassador for Ambition North Wales and the region.Role Specific Responsibilities Support the Finance Project Manager with the monitoring of assigned project budgets, maintaining an oversight of budget performance, identifying variances, and escalating issues where required. Receive financial claims and ensure all submissions are complete, accurate and received in line with the Grant Funding Agreement, claims processes, approved budget and relevant contract procedure rules. Check claims supporting evidence for completeness, accuracy and compliance, raising queries or requesting clarification where required. Identify any variances or inconsistencies and escalate issues to the relevant Project Manager where necessary. Prepare the claim for payment and submit for Authorisation and Payment by the authorised officers. Support, maintain and identify opportunities for improvement of the Grant Claiming Process for Ambition North Wales grants. Acting as they key finance contact for external project sponsors. Maintain a robust financial management system (spreadsheet or database) to log claims received, monitor progress, track payments, and ensure accurate financial records. Ensuring the system provides an up to date position on claims status, audit trail, and payment cycles for reporting purposes.