Remote Early Years Funding Manager

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in social work is seeking an Early Years Funding Manager for a 6-month contract in Greater London. This key interim role involves overseeing the delivery of early-year entitlements and managing a small team to ensure compliance and efficiency. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of early years funding mechanisms, experience in local authority operations, and proficiency with the Synergy system. Flexible, predominantly remote working is available.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly payment

Personal consultant

DBS and compliance service

Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrable knowledge of early years entitlements and funding mechanisms.
• Proven experience in early years operations within a local authority setting.
• Confident using and improving Synergy for funding and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery and distribution of DfE Early Years Entitlements.
• Ensure accurate, timely payments to early years providers.
• Oversee and optimise use of the Synergy system.

Skills

Knowledge of early years entitlements

Experience in early years operations

Strong communication skills

Team management experience

Ability to use Synergy system

Tools

Synergy

Job description

A recruitment firm specializing in social work is seeking an Early Years Funding Manager for a 6-month contract in Greater London. This key interim role involves overseeing the delivery of early-year entitlements and managing a small team to ensure compliance and efficiency. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of early years funding mechanisms, experience in local authority operations, and proficiency with the Synergy system. Flexible, predominantly remote working is available.