Senior Funding Claims Officer
Senior Funding Claims Officer
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 33366 per annum (pro rata)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed term or secondment to 31 March 2026 (funding)
When you join the Skills and Employment Team as a Senior Funding Claims Officerwell support your development from the start. Well help you to play to your strengths diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps programme is a dynamic initiative funded by the Department for Education as part of the Governments Lifetime Skills Guarantee. Designed to address regional skills gaps and recruitment challenges the programme offers flexible employer-led training across priority sectors such as construction digital engineering early years and health and social care. This year our funding will enable us to support over 1400 learners across the region helping learners develop their careers and supporting businesses enhance productivity.
Your role and responsibilities
Working within the Skills Bootcamp team you will
- manage the Claims Officers who process the financial claims supporting them with answering complex queries
- be the local expert on the Skills Bootcamp funding rules from the Department for Education
- support robust audit and assurance processes
- ensure that claims processes are undertaken updating and manage claims information documentation and related data systems
- support training requirements for the team and training providers
- compile activity reports in response to data requests and enquiries raised by managers and other operational colleagues.
You will need
A sharp eye for detail and a solid background in financial administration or funding claimsideally within education skills or public sector funding. Youll bring confidence in interpreting complex funding rules managing data systems and leading a small team with clarity and purpose. Your ability to communicate effectively with training providers and colleagues will be key as will your advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets. If youre passionate about safeguarding public funds supporting learners and making a real impact on skills development in Norfolk and Suffolk wed love to hear from you.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
This role sits within the Skills and Employment team a group dedicated to driving economic growth across Norfolk and Suffolk by developing a strong pipeline of talent for our local economy. Our purpose is to empower individuals through skills development helping them unlock opportunities and contribute meaningfully to their communities. What motivates us is seeing the real-world impact of our workwhether thats someone securing their first job or retraining for a new career.
We are entering the fourth year of delivering Skills Bootcamps in our region. The success of the programme has seen our learner numbers and the business we work with grow exponentially and we are excited to see how the next phase develops.
Were proud to be a team that doesnt just talk about changewe make it happen. Our work is rooted in collaboration innovation and a shared commitment to making Suffolk a place where everyone can thrive.
We foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning. Whether its through regular team check-ins shared successes or informal knowledge-sharing sessions we support and develop one another.
Youll be supported from day one with opportunities to develop your skills take on new challenges and shape the future of skills and employment in our region. We practice hybrid working with office days twice a week.
We believe in the power of people. If youre passionate about helping others succeed thrive in a collaborative environment and want to be part of something meaningful wed love to hear from you.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().
For more information
Please contact Michael Grayfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing .
If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
1. Give an example of when you had to interpret complex funding or policy guidance. How did you ensure it was implemented correctly
2. Tell us about a time you identified a problem in a process or system. What steps did you take to resolve it
3. Tell us about a time you managed a team through a period of change or high workload. How did you support your team and ensure objectives were met
4. Give an example of how youve built effective working relationships with external partners or stakeholders
Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 1 July 2025.
Interview date: 23 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
