ALS Funding and Compliance Officer in Nelson

Salary: Up to £23,006.03 (FTE £26,078.33) per annum, depending on experience.

Hours: 37 per week.

Working Weeks: 40 weeks per year (Term Time Only).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College / Nelson & Colne College.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026.

Interview date: w/c 20th April.

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group. East Lancashire Learning Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework. Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

Are you passionate about ensuring every learner receives the support they need? Do you thrive on accuracy, organisation and compliance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting learners with additional needs across our college. We're looking for an ALS Funding & Compliance Officer to join our dedicated Additional Learning Support team and ensure the college delivers timely, accurate and fully compliant learning support funding claims. This is your chance to be part of a high-impact support team that drives inclusive education and transforms lives.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Process and monitor funding claims for High Needs, adult learners and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with DfE and local authority funding rules.
• Maintain accurate funding records and documentation.
• Collect and manage audit‑ready evidence for all claims.
• Conduct quality checks on support records and resolve issues.
• Input and report on ALS data; liaise with MIS for reconciliation.
• Provide guidance to staff on funding processes and evidence.
• Support administrative tasks such as organising meetings, managing inboxes and coordinating reviews.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and GCSEs (Maths & English at Grade C/4+).
• Experience in education or learner support administration.
• Knowledge of SEND, EHCPs, ALS and funding compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and professional development.

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave allowance, including a two‑week closure over the Christmas period.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family‑friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long‑service awards.
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites.

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits.

Further Questions? Please contact our friendly HR Team. *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website* All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team. East Lancashire Learning Group reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.