3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To be responsible for all aspects of Home to School Travel finance including authorisation of payments within a clear framework.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Contribute to the on-going review and development of financial and other processes in consultation with stakeholders.
Provide effective and relevant financial and commissioning support to the Strategic Commissioner SEND including the Joint Strategic Needs Analysis for SEND.
Coordinate the planning for home to school travel and maintain an overview of travel routes to inform commissioning decisions.
Fulfill a key feature of One Swindon Priorities to offer education opportunities that lead to the right skills and right jobs in the right places and to help people to help themselves while always protecting the most vulnerable children and adults.

Essential Experience Required

Experience with School Travel finance including authorisation of payments is essential.

Essential Qualification Required

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience relevant to job description is essential.

Additional information to note

Working hours: 22.5 hours per week
Part time role of 22.5 hours over 3 days a week, with a preference for the candidate to work on Wednesdays in-person and the other 2 days from home.
Enhanced DBS is required.
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
The role closes on 30th August 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements

SEND Finance and Personal Budgets Officer