Overview
The purpose of the role is to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments for nursery education for children aged nine months and above, in accordance with established funding criteria and statutory timescales.
The post holder is responsible for the correct allocation of funding, the collection and maintenance of all required monitoring information, and the provision of informed professional advice to the management team regarding any amendments to the Nursery Education Grant (NEG) processes. The role requires active participation in relevant funding groups, offering expert guidance as appropriate, and the administration of additional grant funding payments in line with prescribed criteria and deadlines.
Responsibilities
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of nursery education payments in line with funding criteria and statutory timescales.
* Allocate funding correctly and maintain all required monitoring information.
* Provide informed professional advice to the management team on amendments to Nursery Education Grant (NEG) processes.
* Participate in relevant funding groups and offer expert guidance as appropriate.
* Administer additional grant funding payments in line with prescribed criteria and deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and inform decisions and improvements.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems.
* Ability to manage competing priorities, assess risk and make sound decisions under pressure.
* A secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Education entitlement funding streams for 9 months to 4-year-olds and the associated DfE guidance.
* Experience of working in finance.
* Essential qualifications: GCSE English & Maths or equivalent.
* DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.
Benefits
* Disability Confident
* At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts and local offers
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
Additional Information
Disability Confident employer information is provided as part of the recruitment process. For more details, please visit the employer’s pages.
Important Dates
Closing Date - Redeployment Only: 12th March 2026
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