Help drive the success of a thriving specialist team! Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp business acumen and a heart for education? Would you value the opportunity for flexible working hours? We are looking for a Lead Administrator to support with operations, finance and service development for a successful traded service of centrally employed Specialist Teachers. Our team works with schools and settings across the region, providing expert support and training that makes a genuine impact on learners that have additional educational needs. With a strong reputation and growing demand this is the perfect time to join us - and help shape the next stage of our journey. This role is a fixed term contract in the first instance for the academic year September 2025 to July 2026. Key responsibilities: * oversee and manage the financial operations * support with service development, marketing strategies and future income generation opportunities * process and monitor workload agreements * co-ordinate internal systems, administration processes and team logistics What we are looking for: * experience in business, finance and service management (education/public sector ideal) * confidence with budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning * a proactive, solution-focussed mindset with strong organisational skills * an understanding of or an interest in special educational needs * an effective and sensitive communicator Why join us? * negotiated flexible working hours that provide the opportunity to fit around the demands of your family life and the needs of the service * agile working with autonomy and trust * be part of a well respected and thriving traded service, with an excellent reputation for quality * purpose lead work - helping to improve the educational outcomes for children and young people with additional needs * ongoing CPD and development opportunities This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic and financial leadership with meaningful impact in education. Join a team of enthusiastic and committed professionals that value collaboration and innovation, with children and young people at the heart of all that we do. If you require further information about the role please email Lss.headofservice@dudley.gov.uk So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Job Description - Lead Administrator for Learning Support Service.doc Person Specification - Lead Administrator for Learning Support Service.doc Employee Benefits List.pdf