74 Funding jobs in the United Kingdom

An introduction to our Funding Assurance team

Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on the 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE)) to provide ‘post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education.

The Funding Assurance team examine and monitor the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding that has been claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team therefore helps to ensure that government funding is being used as intended . As part of this team, you will therefore have an important role in helping to ensure that any improper claims for funding can be recovered by the DfE, GLA and MCAs.

The role will principally involve working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager and other members of the close knit Funding Assurance team of  specialist staff to help plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. The Funding Assurance team is typically supplemented by members of the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team during busy periods and you will therefore also feel part of this much bigger team of circa 100 staff too.

Role & Responsibilities

The nature of the training will vary depending on your previous knowledge and experience of funding assurance and associated rules:

• Invest time in understanding the detailed funding rules set by the DfE, MCA and GLA;
• Learn to plan and perform testing of compliance with DfE, MCA and GLA funding rules, alongside building effective relationships with the education providers you are assessing;
• Provide clear verbal feedback to the education providers you are assessing;
• Prepare draft reports for the education providers that summarise the work you have performed and your conclusions, including any possible financial impact and clawback of funding claimed;
• Prepare your testing papers and report in line with set timescales;
• Organise the tasks and responsibilities you need to complete;
• Provide assistance on other special assignments (e.g. advisory work and investigations), as and when required;
• Ensure any queries or requests from clients and the management team are dealt with promptly;
• Produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes;
• Take onboard feedback and demonstrate that you have learned from this in future work;
• Start to take ownership for a whole review towards the end of the two years;
• Form effective working relationships with other funding assurance specialists and the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs and ILR data (mandatory)
• Knowledge of DfE, GLA and MCA funding rules and regulatory requirements (mandatory)
• Developing technical expertise: An enthusiasm for developing specific expertise and knowledge in a narrow subject matter. Experience or enthusiasm for developing knowledge of specific rules and processes/procedures.
• Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.
• Communication skills: the ability to articulate your ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. Building effective relationships, alongside delivering potentially difficult messages.
• Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems.
• Attention to detail, including a meticulous approach to checking own work, and strong time-management skills.
• Motivated by contributing to the work of a bigger team by taking accountability for the quality of own work.
• Ability to manage more than one piece of work to set deadlines.
• Commitment to self-development & learning.
• Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity

Optional Training

Our existing specialists are being supported to pursue a range of qualifications and we are happy to discuss any existing qualifications that you are in the process of completing, or would be interested in pursuing. For example, we can fund your study towards the AAT qualification, if this is something that would be of interest to you.

You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training.

You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.  Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here .

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.

An introduction to our Funding Assurance team

Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on the 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE)) to provide ‘post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education.

The Funding Assurance team examine and monitor the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding that has been claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team therefore helps to ensure that government funding is being used as intended . As part of this team, you will therefore have an important role in helping to ensure that any improper claims for funding can be recovered by the DfE, GLA and MCAs.

The role will principally involve working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager and other members of the close knit Funding Assurance team of  specialist staff to help plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. The Funding Assurance team is typically supplemented by members of the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team during busy periods and you will therefore also feel part of this much bigger team of circa 100 staff too.

Role & Responsibilities

The nature of the training will vary depending on your previous knowledge and experience of funding assurance and associated rules:

• Invest time in understanding the detailed funding rules set by the DfE, MCA and GLA;
• Learn to plan and perform testing of compliance with DfE, MCA and GLA funding rules, alongside building effective relationships with the education providers you are assessing;
• Provide clear verbal feedback to the education providers you are assessing;
• Prepare draft reports for the education providers that summarise the work you have performed and your conclusions, including any possible financial impact and clawback of funding claimed;
• Prepare your testing papers and report in line with set timescales;
• Organise the tasks and responsibilities you need to complete;
• Provide assistance on other special assignments (e.g. advisory work and investigations), as and when required;
• Ensure any queries or requests from clients and the management team are dealt with promptly;
• Produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes;
• Take onboard feedback and demonstrate that you have learned from this in future work;
• Start to take ownership for a whole review towards the end of the two years;
• Form effective working relationships with other funding assurance specialists and the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs and ILR data (mandatory)
• Knowledge of DfE, GLA and MCA funding rules and regulatory requirements (mandatory)
• Developing technical expertise: An enthusiasm for developing specific expertise and knowledge in a narrow subject matter. Experience or enthusiasm for developing knowledge of specific rules and processes/procedures.
• Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.
• Communication skills: the ability to articulate your ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. Building effective relationships, alongside delivering potentially difficult messages.
• Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems.
• Attention to detail, including a meticulous approach to checking own work, and strong time-management skills.
• Motivated by contributing to the work of a bigger team by taking accountability for the quality of own work.
• Ability to manage more than one piece of work to set deadlines.
• Commitment to self-development & learning.
• Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity

Optional Training

Our existing specialists are being supported to pursue a range of qualifications and we are happy to discuss any existing qualifications that you are in the process of completing, or would be interested in pursuing. For example, we can fund your study towards the AAT qualification, if this is something that would be of interest to you.

You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training.

You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.  Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part-time Student Funding Officer to work 30 hours per week on a fixed-term contract till 31st August 2026. The role pays from G16 19,538.92 up to G19 21,716.76 (Full-time Equivalent being G16 24,098 up to G1926,782), which will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Student Funding Officer

The role of a student funding officer involves supporting the operation of student-led activities and administration and being the first point of contact for student, parent and staff bursary enquiries for the campus. To support all elements of service administration for the group. To lead on the day-to-day support of the bursary and welfare provision for the campus and to support the wider team in the delivery of one-stop shop support services for learners.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

- Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff

- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses

- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

- Free on-site parking at all sites

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance

- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

Data & Funding Apprentice

Close date 12/10/2025

Salary apprenticeship rates £7.55 - £2.21

Fixed Term Contract up to 24 Months

The Role

Responsible to the Deputy MIS Manager, working within the College’s management information systems team, you will provide administration services and exceptional customer service to a range of customers and stakeholders. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Advanced Qualification in Business Administration with the duration of the contract. 

What we are looking for

You should hold a Level 2 qualification in English and maths and have experience of ICT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. You should have a commitment to provide excellent customer service, good organisation and time management skills. You must also be willing to work flexibly to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025. However please note the college reserves 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.

Salary:

- Aged 16-18 - £7. per hour

- Aged 19 or over in first year - .55 per hour

- Aged 18-20 and have completed first year - 0.00 per hour

- Aged 21 or over and have completed first year - 21 per hour

Purpose

1. To be responsible for the strategic oversight ofthe Dedicated Schools Grant and, in addition, its interface with general Council funding in enabling the education division to carry out its work effectively.

2. To support the Assistant Director in shaping local policy development and implementation in line with Council priorities.

3. To be responsible for the leadership and management of specialist financial services to schools, ensuring that the financial stability of maintained schoolsis in accordance with DfE School Funding arrangements.

An introduction to our Funding Assurance team Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on the 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE)) to provide ‘post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education. The Funding Assurance team examine and monitor the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding that has been claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team therefore helps to ensure that government funding is being used as intended . As part of this team, you will therefore have an important role in helping to ensure that any improper claims for funding can be recovered by the DfE, GLA and MCAs. The role will principally involve working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager and other members of the close knit Funding Assurance team of specialist staff to help plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. The Funding Assurance team is typically supplemented by members of the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team during busy periods and you will therefore also feel part of this much bigger team of circa 100 staff too. Role & Responsibilities The nature of the training will vary depending on your previous knowledge and experience of funding assurance and associated rules: Invest time in understanding the detailed funding rules set by the DfE, MCA and GLA; Learn to plan and perform testing of compliance with DfE, MCA and GLA funding rules, alongside building effective relationships with the education providers you are assessing; Provide clear verbal feedback to the education providers you are assessing; Prepare draft reports for the education providers that summarise the work you have performed and your conclusions, including any possible financial impact and clawback of funding claimed; Prepare your testing papers and report in line with set timescales; Organise the tasks and responsibilities you need to complete; Provide assistance on other special assignments (e.g. advisory work and investigations), as and when required; Ensure any queries or requests from clients and the management team are dealt with promptly; Produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes; Take onboard feedback and demonstrate that you have learned from this in future work; Start to take ownership for a whole review towards the end of the two years; Form effective working relationships with other funding assurance specialists and the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs and ILR data (mandatory) Knowledge of DfE, GLA and MCA funding rules and regulatory requirements (mandatory) Developing technical expertise: An enthusiasm for developing specific expertise and knowledge in a narrow subject matter. Experience or enthusiasm for developing knowledge of specific rules and processes/procedures. Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Communication skills: the ability to articulate your ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. Building effective relationships, alongside delivering potentially difficult messages. Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail, including a meticulous approach to checking own work, and strong time-management skills. Motivated by contributing to the work of a bigger team by taking accountability for the quality of own work. Ability to manage more than one piece of work to set deadlines. Commitment to self-development & learning. Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity Optional Training Our existing specialists are being supported to pursue a range of qualifications and we are happy to discuss any existing qualifications that you are in the process of completing, or would be interested in pursuing. For example, we can fund your study towards the AAT qualification, if this is something that would be of interest to you. You will receive a full study package to ensure that you successfully complete your professional qualification. This includes time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here . Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.

Data & Funding Apprentice

Close date 12/10/2025

Salary apprenticeship rates £7.55 - £2.21

Fixed Term Contract up to 24 Months

The Role

Responsible to the Deputy MIS Manager, working within the College’s management information systems team, you will provide administration services and exceptional customer service to a range of customers and stakeholders. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Advanced Qualification in Business Administration with the duration of the contract. 

What we are looking for

You should hold a Level 2 qualification in English and maths and have experience of ICT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. You should have a commitment to provide excellent customer service, good organisation and time management skills. You must also be willing to work flexibly to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025. However please note the college reserves 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.

Salary:

- Aged 16-18 - £7. per hour

- Aged 19 or over in first year - .55 per hour

- Aged 18-20 and have completed first year - 0.00 per hour

- Aged 21 or over and have completed first year - 21 per hour

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part-time Student Funding Officer to work 30 hours per week on a fixed-term contract till 31st August 2026. The role pays from G16 19,538.92 up to G19 21,716.76 (Full-time Equivalent being G16 24,098 up to G1926,782), which will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Student Funding Officer

The role of a student funding officer involves supporting the operation of student-led activities and administration and being the first point of contact for student, parent and staff bursary enquiries for the campus. To support all elements of service administration for the group. To lead on the day-to-day support of the bursary and welfare provision for the campus and to support the wider team in the delivery of one-stop shop support services for learners.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

- Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff

- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses

- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

- Free on-site parking at all sites

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance

- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

Purpose

1. To be responsible for the strategic oversight ofthe Dedicated Schools Grant and, in addition, its interface with general Council funding in enabling the education division to carry out its work effectively.

2. To support the Assistant Director in shaping local policy development and implementation in line with Council priorities.

3. To be responsible for the leadership and management of specialist financial services to schools, ensuring that the financial stability of maintained schoolsis in accordance with DfE School Funding arrangements.