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 managem...