Funding & Compliance Analyst - Hybrid London

Leyf Nurseries; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave (incl Christmas)

30% childcare discount

Wellbeing app

Team events

Job summary

LEYF nurseries in London are seeking an Assistant Funding Manager for a Central Office hybrid role (2-3 days in the office). You will help secure, manage and maximise funding to support thousands of children's outcomes across London.

You will work with the Grants Manager to strengthen processes, ensure compliance, and provide insight and reporting across Local Authorities, nurseries and central teams. The role focuses on data-driven decision making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience turning data into meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• High accuracy and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of funding processes.
• Lead the termly Local Authority Census returns.
• Ensure funding claims are accurate, compliant and submitted on time.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities to manage funding returns and reconciliations.
• Analyse funding data and provide meaningful reporting and insight.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with Local Authority funding requirements.
• Document processes and create guidance for colleagues across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate grant and funding records across systems.
• Work with Finance, Billing, Customer Services and Nursery teams to maximise funding opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and increase efficiency.
• Provide support, guidance and quality assurance to colleagues.
• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations and wider finance activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

LEYF nurseries in London are seeking an Assistant Funding Manager for a Central Office hybrid role (2-3 days in the office). You will help secure, manage and maximise funding to support thousands of children's outcomes across London.

You will work with the Grants Manager to strengthen processes, ensure compliance, and provide insight and reporting across Local Authorities, nurseries and central teams. The role focuses on data-driven decision making and operational efficiency.