SEN Funding and Finance Officer

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a SEN Funding and Finance Officer. This role is crucial for managing and overseeing the financial operations related to the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Service.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND? We are an innovative service and work hard to make sure we efficiently use our resources to supporting the needs of SEN children and young people, enabling them to achieve ambitious positive lifelong outcomes. We are proud to be part of the London Change Programme Partnership, enabling us to test some of the changes the government wants to make to the system. By being part of this programme, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of SEND services and making a real impact on the lives of those we serve.

This post manages the operational delivery of service spend with schools, colleges, other partner agencies and service providers. It also supports the service to ensure value for money and equity in provision. You will have a strong background in finance, coupled with a keen understanding of High Needs funding and budgeting. Ideally you will have worked within a local authority, education or SEN setting so they are familiar with the unique challenges and requirements of these environments.
The role responsibilities include :

- auditable processing of incoming payment requests and new contracts
- liaison with external partners to ensure accurate data and financial accountability
- support for schools, settings and partners with financial enquiries related to SEN
- budget forecasting
- expenditure trend analysis

Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Helen Baeckstroem on 020 8132 1006 or helen.baeckstroem@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk

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“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.