What skills and experience we're looking forWe are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our finance team, pr.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our finance team, providing strategic and operational financial guidance, advice, and support to a number of Academies across the Leeds region of the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
• Have a strong professional background in finance.
• Are self-motivated, customer focused and organised.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Finance experience within the education sector is essential as is the ability to multi-task and work flexibly within a team environment, whilst having the ability to effectively manage their own workload, delivering against agreed objectives and targets.
What the school offers its staff
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference.We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
Further details about the role
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our finance team, providing strategic and operational financial guidance, advice, and support to a number of Academies across the Leeds region of the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
• Have a strong professional background in finance.
• Are self-motivated, customer focused and organised.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Finance experience within the education sector is essential as is the ability to multi-task and work flexibly within a team environment, whilst having the ability to effectively manage their own workload, delivering against agreed objectives and targets.
If you have any queries regarding this post or would like to arrange an informal chat, please contact Mark Wood, Chief Finance Officer via e-mail m.wood@wellspringacademies.org.uk .
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application form on the below link. CV’s will not be accepted. If you need any support with the application process, please let us know by emailing hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk .
To apply, please click on the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/5252/EDV-2024-WAT-82092
Closing date: 8th November 2024 at 9am.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. If you are currently living overseas or have in the last 5 years be aware that further checks will be required, if you are the preferred candidate.