Early Years Funding Lead

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Early Years Funding Lead to support statutory Early Years entitlements across a Local Authority. This 6-month contract may extend and offers the chance to manage payments and build relationships with Early Years providers. The ideal candidate will have experience with funding management and be a confident user of the Synergy system, ensuring compliance and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly payment

Personal consultant service

DBS and Compliance service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Early Years funding management within a Local Authority.
• Strong understanding of Early Years entitlements and funding streams.
• Confident user of the Synergy system.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of DfE Early Years Entitlements, including funding.
• Manage payments to registered Early Years providers, ensuring accuracy.
• Act as a key contact for providers, building collaborative partnerships.
• Use the Synergy system to support funding processes and reporting.
• Provide day-to-day management and support to a small team.

Skills

Early Years funding management

Synergy system usage

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Interim Early Years Funding Lead

London Local Authority Immediate / Early Start Remote Working

6-month contract, potential of extension/perm offer

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Funding Manager to join our service on an interim basis for up to 6 months, supporting the delivery of statutory Early Years entitlements across the borough.

This role is ideal for someone who has hands‑on experience managing Early Years funding within a Local Authority, and who can quickly take ownership of funding systems, payments, and provider relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of DfE Early Years Entitlements, including capital and revenue funding
• Manage and oversee payments to registered Early Years providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Act as a key point of contact for providers, building strong, collaborative partnerships
• Use and manage the Synergy system to support funding processes and reporting
• Provide day-to-day management and support to a small team
• Ensure work is delivered to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About you

• Proven experience of Early Years funding management within a Local Authority
• Strong understanding of Early Years entitlements and funding streams
• Confident user of the Synergy system
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions‑focused
• Able to hit the ground running and add value quickly

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.