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Education Funding Team Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 270 - 270 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Northamptonshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Education Funding Team Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Rate: £270/day Umbrella | £209.60/day PAYE
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - 12 Weeks
Start: ASAP
Are you a skilled finance professional with a strong understanding of education funding and local authority processes? Want to lead a team that plays a critical role in supporting children and young people across West Northamptonshire?
We are looking for an experienced Education Funding Team Manager to join the Children and Young People's Services team.
This is your chance to use your leadership and financial expertise to manage vital funding processes that help schools and education providers deliver high-quality support.
Responsibilities:
Lead a team responsible for delivering timely and accurate education funding payments across the council's Children and Young People's Services.
Drive business continuity, risk management, and ensure compliance with local authority standards.
Oversee the implementation of High Needs funding strategies with a wide range of education providers.
Collaborate with Schools Finance and strategic partners to maximise DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) funding and support its distribution.
Provide expert advice and analysis on budget forecasting, funding trends, and financial risk management.
Handle FOIs, benchmarking requests, and prepare impactful reports for senior management.
Ensure financial processes are robust, well-documented, and aligned with audit requirements.
Requirements:
Solid understanding of local authority education policy and Children's Services operations.
Strong knowledge of financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, and complex payment systems.
Proven experience in leading teams and driving continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and financial/education systems.
Confidence to liaise with internal teams, external education providers, and senior leadership.
Experience managing responses to FOIs, audits, and strategic reporting.
If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your work directly supports education and young people across the region, we want to hear from youBefore You Apply
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