Additional Learning Support - Group Finance and Funding Lead

Additional Learning Support – Group Finance and Funding Lead

This role is a permanent, full‑time, group‑wide position within the Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

Location: Group wide
Salary/Benefits: £29,316 – £34,394 per annum (DOE) plus 27 days annual leave, bank holidays, People’s pension, retail & leisure discounts, professional development opportunities and access to college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Right to Work: UK‑based contract; you must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

• Role Purpose – Lead and manage the ALS funding function across The Bedford College Group, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and maximising income streams for High Needs and SEND learners.
• Funding Management – Prepare and submit high‑needs funding requests, track approvals, process invoices and refunds, reconcile payments, and monitor ALS expenditure with accurate reporting.
• Data Integrity – Oversee ALS claims via Pro‑Solution, maintain robust data accuracy, and liaise with curriculum teams and practitioners to gather reliable information for funding compliance.
• Process & Compliance – Review and streamline ALS funding processes, ensure adherence to ESFA and local authority rules, and respond to internal and external queries efficiently.
• Statutory Duties – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and health & safety; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain professional standards.

• Qualifications – GCSE English and Maths (A–C) or equivalent;
  Level 3 and Level 5 in Business Administration (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience – Significant background in ALS funding administration and compliance, with strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014) and funding regulations.
• Technical Skills – Advanced IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Pro‑Solution), excellent administrative and record‑keeping skills, and ability to analyse and present complex data accurately.
• Core Competencies – Strong communication, report writing, organisational skills, prioritisation, work under pressure, innovation and adaptability while maintaining high performance.
• Values & Attributes – Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety; flexible approach, willingness to travel, continuous professional development and alignment with TBCG values.

Interviews to be held: 23 January 2026.

• Valuing Teamwork – One team working together to achieve great things.
• Improving Continuously – Challenging ourselves to always do better.
• Student Centred – Putting students first in all decisions.
• Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity.
• Open and Caring – Caring about the wellbeing of staff, students and the wider community.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Promoting educational excellence by delivering challenging programmes.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form and the National College for Motorsport.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We do not accept applications from individuals barred from working with children.