Job Title
Nursery Funding Verification Officer (part-time)
Salary
£29,253 - £32,736 per annum (pro rata as part-time)
Grade
C
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Hours
22.2 hours per week
About the Department
The School Effectiveness Team supports over two hundred Early Years providers in Thurrock to deliver funded early education to children up to 4 years old. The Nursery Funding Verification Officer role sits within the School Effectiveness Team in Children’s 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 borough.
About the Role
* 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.
What We’re Looking For
* Be educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent.
* Be able to evidence the ability to forge strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Be mobile across the borough.
Essential Qualifications
NVQ 3 or equivalent
DBS Check
Basic
Benefits of Working with Us
* 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.
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 16th October 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 16th November 2025
Interview Date: 24th November 2025
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact Lipi Begum, Nursery 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.
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