24 Funding jobs in the United Kingdom

• 33 days' annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• .and much more

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Funding Officer

UKRI Talent Team

Salary: £29,923.00per annum

Band: UKRI Band C

Team: Talent and Skills Team

Contract Type: 1x Open ended and 1x Fixed Term to 31/03/27

Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.6 FTE) (flexible working available)

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available

Closing Date: Sunday 24th August 2025

We are recruiting two Funding Officers within the UKRI Tal.

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The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented MIS & Funding Manager to lead the management of our Management Information Systems and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and maximisation of funding for our training provision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education funding, particularly Apprenticeship and 16-19 funding programmes, and be capable of driving data quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information Systems (MIS):

• Oversee and manage the MIS function including data entry, validation, reporting, and maintenance.
li>Ensure learner records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with funding and audit requirements.
• Manage ILR (Individualised Learner Record) submissions in line with DfE guidelines.
• Develop and maintain effective reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and operational performance.
• Liaise with delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate learner data capture.

Funding and Compliance:

• Monitor and manage DfE and other government funding streams to ensure compliance and maximise revenue.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Keep up to date with funding rules and guidance and communicate changes and implications across relevant teams.
• Produce funding forecasts, reconcile payments, and report on variances and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational processes related to funding.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Line manage MIS staff, as appropriate, and support the training and development of delivery teams on MIS and funding compliance.
• Work closely with curriculum leads, quality managers, and finance to ensure alignment of data, funding, and learner outcomes.
• Serve as a key contact for funding agencies and external auditors.

Why Join?

• We value our staff as much as we do our learners and client companies. Our outstanding employee benefits include:
• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Branded workwear
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Wellness program, including employee health checks
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Length-of-service awards
• Support for reservists

FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

12 months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Funding Partnerships Lead, the Funding Partnerships Officer will support  a ‘back of house’ specialist fundraising service to enable the funding and delivery of projects and activities; working to a commissioning relationship across our business and in line with our vision and principles of our Community Investment service. The post will also support the growth of the Community Investment Service by working with the Funding Partnerships Lead to identify opportunities for external funds and contracts which support the delivery of the social impact strategy.

You will enable our vision through working within a commissioning relationship with colleagues, partner organisations and customers; preparing and submitting applications for funding and supporting other fundraising methods which enable delivery of a range of services and activities to meet customer and business requirements.  These will complement our frameworks for service delivery across our Neighbourhood and Independence and Well-being Directorates.

Your fundraising will support our vision to ensure consistency of our offer to anchor and non-anchor neighbourhoods and aligning service delivery with the aims and objectives of the Community Investment and Sustainable Neighbourhoods Strategies, as well as the guiding principles stated within the Community Investment model. You will develop an expert understanding of potential sources of fundraising, and will work in an empowering way to develop the knowledge and capacity of colleagues, partners and customers to undertake fundraising work for themselves.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of our core fundraising Community Investment service to our customers and partner organisations,  helping to  increase opportunities for customers to address local and community needs and broader social issues.
li>Identify local and regional funding opportunities by working with colleagues and trusted partner agencies; submitting funding applications and requests for in-kind investments which support the delivery of projects and initiatives.  li>Develop the capacity of colleagues, partner organisations and customers to develop and submit fundraising applications themselves, providing technical advice and any other support where required.
• Record, monitor and report on any fundraising activities, ensuring that we monitor and report against fundraising received, evidencing value and impact.
• Develop, write and submit applications for fundraising support which meet customer and business requirements, using data and evidence of need, to deliver against our three core community investment services.
• Support partner organisations to develop sustainable approaches to fundraising from small scale start up projects towards medium growth.
•  Support partner organisations with corporate fundraising approaches as well as Trusts/Foundations, Crowdfunding and other community fundraising activities.    

• Understand the priorities for Neighbourhood and Independence and Wellbeing schemes, developing excellent working relationships across the Customer Services Directorate to achieve our objectives.

•Develop the capacity and understanding of fundraising by providing information, tools, and guidance to colleagues, customers and partners.

• Manage and monitor multiple ongoing fundraising applications.

• Collaborate with internal colleagues, external partners and customers to capture and report any performance information that may be required from funders.

• Provide financial statements and reports.

• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities undertaken; using data and findings to inform future decision making and planning.

• Contribute towards the Community Investment Team database of funding streams providing an up to date resource for all colleagues.

• Identify and implement exit strategies for any fundraising received.

What you’ll need 

•Experience of fundraising

• Experience of working with small registered charities, social enterprises and voluntary community organisations.

• Experience of bid writing to a range of grant giving organisations, Trusts and Foundations

• Experience of researching prospects, developing pipelines and supporting charities to implement a funding strategy.

• Experience of a values led approach to identifying and approaching corporates and working with charities to develop donor stewardship

• Experience of other fundraising methods or a practical working knowledge of crowdfunding and community fundraising.

What we need from you

• Represent Great Places in a wa that reflects our standards, vision and values;
• To deliver value for money and manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that targets (financial and non-financial) are met;
• Promote Great Places to employers, sector bodies, and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies;
• A commitment work flexibly across Great Places Regions which may include some working outside normal hours, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
• Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of administration and recording procedures, with an in depth understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to engage and to build relationships with partnering or potential partner agencies or organisations.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

•Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)

•WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members

•The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

•Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays

•Lottery ¦ Monthly draw with 1st @ £50, 2nd @ 5 and 3rd @ 0

•Savings Club ¦ You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)

•Sharing Greatness ¦ Our colleague incentive scheme where colleagues can earn £300 b helping the business achieve business targets.

•Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

The Company

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.

You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here .

At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive.  We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented MIS & Funding Manager to lead the management of our Management Information Systems and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and maximisation of funding for our training provision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education funding, particularly Apprenticeship and 16-19 funding programmes, and be capable of driving data quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information Systems (MIS):

• Oversee and manage the MIS function including data entry, validation, reporting, and maintenance.
li>Ensure learner records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with funding and audit requirements.
• Manage ILR (Individualised Learner Record) submissions in line with DfE guidelines.
• Develop and maintain effective reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and operational performance.
• Liaise with delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate learner data capture.

Funding and Compliance:

• Monitor and manage DfE and other government funding streams to ensure compliance and maximise revenue.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Keep up to date with funding rules and guidance and communicate changes and implications across relevant teams.
• Produce funding forecasts, reconcile payments, and report on variances and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational processes related to funding.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Line manage MIS staff, as appropriate, and support the training and development of delivery teams on MIS and funding compliance.
• Work closely with curriculum leads, quality managers, and finance to ensure alignment of data, funding, and learner outcomes.
• Serve as a key contact for funding agencies and external auditors.

Why Join?

• We value our staff as much as we do our learners and client companies. Our outstanding employee benefits include:
• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Branded workwear
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Wellness program, including employee health checks
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Length-of-service awards
• Support for reservists

FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

12 months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Funding Partnerships Lead, the Funding Partnerships Officer will support  a ‘back of house’ specialist fundraising service to enable the funding and delivery of projects and activities; working to a commissioning relationship across our business and in line with our vision and principles of our Community Investment service. The post will also support the growth of the Community Investment Service by working with the Funding Partnerships Lead to identify opportunities for external funds and contracts which support the delivery of the social impact strategy.

You will enable our vision through working within a commissioning relationship with colleagues, partner organisations and customers; preparing and submitting applications for funding and supporting other fundraising methods which enable delivery of a range of services and activities to meet customer and business requirements.  These will complement our frameworks for service delivery across our Neighbourhood and Independence and Well-being Directorates.

Your fundraising will support our vision to ensure consistency of our offer to anchor and non-anchor neighbourhoods and aligning service delivery with the aims and objectives of the Community Investment and Sustainable Neighbourhoods Strategies, as well as the guiding principles stated within the Community Investment model. You will develop an expert understanding of potential sources of fundraising, and will work in an empowering way to develop the knowledge and capacity of colleagues, partners and customers to undertake fundraising work for themselves.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of our core fundraising Community Investment service to our customers and partner organisations,  helping to  increase opportunities for customers to address local and community needs and broader social issues.
li>Identify local and regional funding opportunities by working with colleagues and trusted partner agencies; submitting funding applications and requests for in-kind investments which support the delivery of projects and initiatives.  li>Develop the capacity of colleagues, partner organisations and customers to develop and submit fundraising applications themselves, providing technical advice and any other support where required.
• Record, monitor and report on any fundraising activities, ensuring that we monitor and report against fundraising received, evidencing value and impact.
• Develop, write and submit applications for fundraising support which meet customer and business requirements, using data and evidence of need, to deliver against our three core community investment services.
• Support partner organisations to develop sustainable approaches to fundraising from small scale start up projects towards medium growth.
•  Support partner organisations with corporate fundraising approaches as well as Trusts/Foundations, Crowdfunding and other community fundraising activities.    

• Understand the priorities for Neighbourhood and Independence and Wellbeing schemes, developing excellent working relationships across the Customer Services Directorate to achieve our objectives.

•Develop the capacity and understanding of fundraising by providing information, tools, and guidance to colleagues, customers and partners.

• Manage and monitor multiple ongoing fundraising applications.

• Collaborate with internal colleagues, external partners and customers to capture and report any performance information that may be required from funders.

• Provide financial statements and reports.

• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities undertaken; using data and findings to inform future decision making and planning.

• Contribute towards the Community Investment Team database of funding streams providing an up to date resource for all colleagues.

• Identify and implement exit strategies for any fundraising received.

What you’ll need 

•Experience of fundraising

• Experience of working with small registered charities, social enterprises and voluntary community organisations.

• Experience of bid writing to a range of grant giving organisations, Trusts and Foundations

• Experience of researching prospects, developing pipelines and supporting charities to implement a funding strategy.

• Experience of a values led approach to identifying and approaching corporates and working with charities to develop donor stewardship

• Experience of other fundraising methods or a practical working knowledge of crowdfunding and community fundraising.

What we need from you

• Represent Great Places in a wa that reflects our standards, vision and values;
• To deliver value for money and manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that targets (financial and non-financial) are met;
• Promote Great Places to employers, sector bodies, and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies;
• A commitment work flexibly across Great Places Regions which may include some working outside normal hours, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
• Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of administration and recording procedures, with an in depth understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to engage and to build relationships with partnering or potential partner agencies or organisations.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

•Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)

•WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members

•The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

•Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays

•Lottery ¦ Monthly draw with 1st @ £50, 2nd @ 5 and 3rd @ 0

•Savings Club ¦ You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)

•Sharing Greatness ¦ Our colleague incentive scheme where colleagues can earn £300 b helping the business achieve business targets.

•Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

The Company

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.

You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here .

At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive.  We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

The Job:
On behalf of our client we are seeking a Funding Administrator to join them in their offices in central Bristol on a 6 month contract. In this role you will be responsible for providing a timely, accurate and efficient service delivery through checking and processing of new business documentation against specific credit and product criteria. Working within the SLAs. Ensuring prompt paymen.

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Job Opportunity: Education Funding Team Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Rate: 270/day Umbrella | 209.60/day PAYE
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - 12 Weeks
Start: ASAP

Are you a skilled finance professional with a strong understanding of education funding and local authority processes? Want to lead a team that plays a critical role in supporting children and young people across West Northamptonshire?

We are looking for an experienced Education Funding Team Manager to join the Children and Young People's Services team.

This is your chance to use your leadership and financial expertise to manage vital funding processes that help schools and education providers deliver high-quality support.

• Lead a team responsible for delivering timely and accurate education funding payments across the council's Children and Young People's Services.

• Drive business continuity, risk management, and ensure compliance with local authority standards.

• Oversee the implementation of High Needs funding strategies with a wide range of education providers.

• Collaborate with Schools Finance and strategic partners to maximise DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) funding and support its distribution.

• Provide expert advice and analysis on budget forecasting, funding trends, and financial risk management.

• Handle FOIs, benchmarking requests, and prepare impactful reports for senior management.

• Ensure financial processes are robust, well-documented, and aligned with audit requirements.

• Solid understanding of local authority education policy and Children's Services operations.

• Strong knowledge of financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, and complex payment systems.

• Proven experience in leading teams and driving continuous improvement.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and financial/education systems.

• Confidence to liaise with internal teams, external education providers, and senior leadership.

• Experience managing responses to FOIs, audits, and strategic reporting.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your work directly supports education and young people across the region, we want to hear from you.

Job Opportunity: Education Funding Team Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Rate: 270/day Umbrella | 209.60/day PAYE
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - 12 Weeks
Start: ASAP

Are you a skilled finance professional with a strong understanding of education funding and local authority processes? Want to lead a team that plays a critical role in supporting children and young people across West Northamptonshire?

We are looking for an experienced Education Funding Team Manager to join the Children and Young People's Services team.

This is your chance to use your leadership and financial expertise to manage vital funding processes that help schools and education providers deliver high-quality support.

• Lead a team responsible for delivering timely and accurate education funding payments across the council's Children and Young People's Services.

• Drive business continuity, risk management, and ensure compliance with local authority standards.

• Oversee the implementation of High Needs funding strategies with a wide range of education providers.

• Collaborate with Schools Finance and strategic partners to maximise DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) funding and support its distribution.

• Provide expert advice and analysis on budget forecasting, funding trends, and financial risk management.

• Handle FOIs, benchmarking requests, and prepare impactful reports for senior management.

• Ensure financial processes are robust, well-documented, and aligned with audit requirements.

• Solid understanding of local authority education policy and Children's Services operations.

• Strong knowledge of financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, and complex payment systems.

• Proven experience in leading teams and driving continuous improvement.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and financial/education systems.

• Confidence to liaise with internal teams, external education providers, and senior leadership.

• Experience managing responses to FOIs, audits, and strategic reporting.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your work directly supports education and young people across the region, we want to hear from you.