LMS Operations Support Officer

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Learning Department invites applications for an LMS Operations Support Officer. The role supports schools, education services and financial operations, including administering funding schemes, grant claims, school meals processes and compliance with the Fair Funding Scheme.

Based at the Civic Centre with hybrid working, the post offers opportunities to develop expertise in school funding, financial administration and stakeholder engagement, working with

Qualifications

• Experience administering funding schemes and grant claims.
• Experience with school meals processes.
• Knowledge of the Fair Funding Scheme and financial compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer funding schemes and grant claims for schools.
• Support school meals processes and related admin.
• Assist with budget monitoring, reporting and compliance tasks.
• Build professional relationships with headteachers and education staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer-focused service

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Learning Department as an LMS Operations Support Officer, a varied and rewarding role at the heart of supporting schools, education services, and financial operations across the local authority.

Working within a friendly and experienced team, you will play a key role in ensuring schools receive high-quality financial and administrative support. From administering funding schemes and grant claims to managing school meals processes, supporting compliance with the Fair Funding Scheme, and contributing to budget monitoring and reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in school funding, financial administration, grant management, and education service delivery. You will work with headteachers, school staff, auditors, and a wide range of internal services, building strong professional relationships while making a direct contribution to the effective management of education resources., All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.

We are looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate, customer-focused services. In return, you'll benefit from a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to gain valuable experience in a role that combines finance, administration, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Based at the Civic Centre with hybrid working arrangements, this position offers a balance of flexibility, responsibility, and meaningful work that directly supports schools and learners across the county borough. If you are motivated, organised, and looking to develop your career in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would welcome your application., Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.