Free Early Education Entitlement Finance and Monitoring Co-ordinator at Leicestershire County Council

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

34359.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Financial Monitoring, Budget Management, Statutory Guidance Coordination, Pupil-Level Data, Compliance Visits, Complaint Handling, Data Submission, Financial Regulations, Microsoft Office, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Administration, Customer Care, Confidentiality, Data Protection Legislation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 18th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well‑organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Early Years Inclusion and Childcare Service as a Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) Monitoring Officer. About the Role This varied role works across both the Early Years Inclusion and Childcare Service and Finance Business Support, supporting the effective implementation of Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) processes and policies. As our FEEE Monitoring Officer, you will: * Support the preparation, management and monitoring of budget resources and associated data, including checking detail, investigating variances, and consolidating financial information. * Coordinate and advise on statutory FEEE guidance, working closely with business managers to support operational delivery. * Provide pupil‑level data and analysis to inform census returns, financial forecasting, strategic planning and business initiatives. * Use compliance visit data to identify high‑risk providers, conduct any necessary follow‑up visits, and deliver clear action plans and written reports. * Lead on handling complaints relating to free early education entitlement, responding to both parents and providers. * Support completion and submission of statutory data required by the DfE. * Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with financial regulations. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: * NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or equivalent level of experience ,trained in the use of Microsoft Office and GCSE's in maths and English A-C (5-9), plus evidence of continual professional development. * Experience of supervising staff, including undertaking performance and management reviews, experience of project management and proven administration experience. * Experience managing complaints, with strong customer‑care skills and an understanding of confidentiality. * Knowledge of the early learning and childcare sector and its partners and experience of interpreting statutory guidance into operational guidance. * Knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation. * Knowledge of the administration of FEEE to Leicestershire’s Early years providers. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Jo M Fisher - Childcare Sufficiency and Organisational Development Team Manager Telephone 01163056566 Email: jo.Fisher@leics.gov.uk [jo.Fisher@leics.gov.uk] How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006] About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

This role supports the effective implementation of Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) processes by managing budget resources, coordinating statutory guidance, and providing data analysis for forecasting and planning. Responsibilities also include conducting compliance follow-up visits, leading on entitlement-related complaints, and ensuring accurate financial record keeping.