Nursery Funding Verification Officer

7 days ago

Grays, United Kingdom Thurrock Council Full time

DescriptionJob Title:Nursery Funding Verification Officer (part-time)Salary:29253 - 32736per annum(pro rata as part-time)Grade: CContract Type:Permanent Working Hours:22.2 hours per weekAbout the departmentThe School Effectiveness Team support over two hundred Early Years providers in Thurrock to deliver funded early education to children up to 4 years Funding Verification Officer role sits within the School Effectiveness Team in Childrens Services.This is a close-knit team who work well together to ensure the early years education and childcare settings in Thurrock are well supported and provide the best possible services to our youngest children in the role is to monitor and review the funding that the early years settings receive for early years education and childcare provided through the Government Funded 15-30 hours entitlements.About the RoleThis role requires:A good working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Funding agreement and the Equality Act.Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders outside of the team dealing with sensitive issues in a supportive way.Demonstrating good ICT skills including Microsoft office and other computer applications.Having excellent communication skills verbal & written including the ability to use different methods according to service users and professionals differing needs.Being able to establish and maintain a good rapport with our external stakeholders (e.g. Providers Ofsted Other local councils).Conduct site visits to Providers to perform audit responsibilities (preferable to have a full driving licence with access to own car)Good report writing skills to document findings and maintaining system records WhatWereLooking ForThe ideal applicant would:Be educatedto NVQ 3 or equivalentBe able to evidence the ability to forge strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholdersBe mobile across the boroughEssential qualifications:NVQ 3 or equivalentDBS Check: BasicBenefits of Working with UsAt Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:Generous annual leave entitlementLocal Government Pension SchemeFlexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)Ongoing training and professional developmentEmployeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing supportStaff discounts and local offersA supportive and inclusive working environmentImportant DatesClosing Date (Redeployment Only): 16th October 2025Closing Date (Internal & External):16th November 2025Interview Date: 24th November 2025Additional InformationIf you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:Please contact Lipi Begum Nursey Education Funding & Entitlement Team Leader - if you would like an informal discussion about this role or Dawn Cassidy Nursery Education Funding and Entitlement Officer- To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:Download Job Profile (PDF Document)If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Client Server,Advisory,Dsp,Marine Services,ACCA,Avionics Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 29253 - 32736

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