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Central Bedfordshire College · 1 month ago

Additional Learning Support - Group Finance and Funding Lead

Bedford, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$29K/yr - $34K/yr

Central Bedfordshire College is seeking a Group Finance and Funding Lead to join their Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department. The role involves managing the ALS funding function, ensuring compliance with funding regulations, and maximizing income streams for High Needs and SEND learners.

Education Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the ALS funding function across The Bedford College Group, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and maximising income streams for High Needs and SEND learners

Prepare and submit High Needs funding requests, track approvals, process invoices and refunds, reconcile payments, and monitor ALS expenditure with accurate reporting

Oversee ALS claims via Pro-Solution, maintain robust data accuracy, and liaise with curriculum teams and practitioners to gather reliable information for funding compliance

Review and streamline ALS funding processes, ensure adherence to ESFA and Local Authority rules, and respond to internal and external queries efficiently

Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain professional standards

Qualification

ALS funding administrationSEND Code of PracticeAdvanced IT proficiencyBusiness Administration Level 3Business Administration Level 5Report writingPrioritiseInnovateCommunicationOrganisational skillsWork under pressureAdapt