Education Funding Team Manager

Service Care Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral bonus

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Education Funding Team Manager to join a local council's team in Northampton on a temporary contract. The role involves managing the Education Funding Team, overseeing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in education funding, experience in financial management, and proficiency in financial systems. This full-time role offers a salary range of £80,000–£100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of education funding and local authority operations.
• Experience with local authority finance and education systems.
• Familiarity with project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education Funding Team for timely processing of education payments.
• Oversee funding systems and manage risks effectively.
• Provide financial support across all CYP services.

Skills

Strong understanding of education funding

Experience in managing complex financial processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial systems

Knowledge of Data Protection and health & safety legislation

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are working alongside West Northamptonshire Council who are looking for an experienced Education Funding Team Manager to join their team on a temporary contract.

Role: Education Funding Team Manager

Location: Northampton

Contract: 3 months on going

Working: Hybrid, Full-time

Job Purpose

Lead the Education Funding Team to ensure timely and accurate processing of education payments across Children and Young People’s Services (CYP). Oversee funding systems, manage risks, and support service managers with financial matters. Drive continuous improvement in funding processes and compliance with corporate financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all education-related payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Lead business continuity and risk management for CYP funding, escalating issues as needed.
• Oversee the allocation of High Needs funding in line with agreed processes.
• Collaborate with Schools Finance and support accurate DSG funding submissions and distributions.
• Respond to FOIs, benchmarking, and data requests within deadlines.
• Provide strategic input and financial data to support management meetings and service planning.
• Advise on High Needs funding developments at local, regional, and national levels.
• Recruit, manage, and develop the Education Funding Team.
• Maintain financial records and ensure audit compliance.
• Support monthly budget monitoring, highlighting pressures and providing evidence-based forecasts.
• Manage complex financial processes and provide guidance to internal teams and education providers.
• Ensure systems are followed to promote accuracy, authorisation, and data integrity.
• Provide financial support across all CYP services to ensure income and payments are managed effectively.
• Promote health and safety and comply with council policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of education funding and local authority operations.
• Experience in managing complex financial processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and financial systems.
• Knowledge of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, and health & safety legislation.
• Understanding of budget management and council policies.
• Experience with local authority finance and education systems.
• Familiarity with project management principles.

Applications

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail].

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to ask.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance, Education, and Management

Salary range: £80,000.00–£100,000.00 per year. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.