Total 9 Director/C-Level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Kent, BR6 8NY

The NHS is changing. With a growing emphasis on community-based care there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and passionate Deputy Chief Nurse to join our professional team. The Deputy Chief Nurse will work as part of the senior Professional nursing team and lead on portfolio areas on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer.

The post holder will deputise for all aspects of the Chief Nurse portfolio and is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who has ambitions to become a Chief Nurse. This post is for someone who is able to manage a demanding and busy portfolio, who has the confidence to work autonomously and role models compassionate Leadership.

The Deputy Chief Nurse will provide strong, visible and professional leadership and ensure that the pillars of quality including patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness as well as the delivery of high-quality care remain central to our strategic direction and decision making. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Viking Academy Trust has a rare opportunity for a CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER to join our successful trust.

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal!’

The role of the Viking Academy Trust Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is to provide high quality leadership and management of the Trust’s financial, IT and estate functions, in order that the Trust can run efficiently and effectively in delivering its educational vision, aims and objectives.

The CFO will work with the Board, the Heads of School and the Viking Executive Leadership Team, (of which they will be a member), to establish the vision for the future financial management of the Trust. The CFO will contribute to the Board’s strategic decision making, whilst ensuring that the Trust remains financially sustainable in the current and future educational context.

The CFO will ensure that sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place across the Trust, that budgets are prepared and monitored and that annual accounts are delivered in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook, the EFSA guidelines and with all statutory requirements.

The CFO will lead the promotion and delivery by the whole organisation of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.

The Viking Academy Trust runs its own successful in-house payroll service for our staff, the CFO will be responsible for administering this service alongside the HR Director.

The right candidate will need a passion for education and have commitment to our vision and will see finance as an enabler with the ability to think creatively and innovatively to solve problems.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in a senior financial role and hold an accounting qualification. Previous school finance experience beneficial but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced and well-staffed school
• Experienced and supportive staff
• A genuine commitment to and investment in resources to support wellbeing.
• Expert leadership
• A wide range of training
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Great rewards and benefits
• Fantastic children!
• Flexible working opportunities such as hybrid working.

Further details about the role

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Executive Headteacher, Michaela Lewis, to arrange a meeting to discuss the role prior to submitting an application.

This role will be all year round with 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 30 days upon achieving five years’ service with the trust. The working hours are negotiable for the right candidate, we could consider a part-time working pattern.

Please contact Michaela Lewis via EHT@vikingacademytrust.comfor more information.

Applicants are advised to visit the Viking Academy Trust website to gain further understanding of the Multi-Academy Trust:www.vikingacademytrust.com

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

What skills and experience we're looking for



A qualified accountant and/or a highly experienced Business Manager, you will have a track record of successful financial management/stewardship. This may have been gained inside the schools/academies sector or outside. You will be keen to play a broader role in other operational areas and will understand the importance of high-quality service and problem solving. You may well be looking for a varied role, with greater responsibility or a more worthwhile context to utilise your expertise. Key will be a value set that matches our own. At the heart of which is one statement - All our staff must be kind.



What the school offers its staff



This is a stimulating environment where you can work within a committed team and make a real difference to the lives of young people. It is also an exciting time to join the organisation. We are ambitious for our young people and we believe there is much to build on. Our young people deserve the very best. If you are excited by the prospect and believe you can make a difference then we would like to hear from you.



Further details about the role



Director of Finance & Operations



Swanley, Kent c £75,000 (more may be available for an outstanding candidate)



Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is a specialist day and residential school for children and young people aged 8-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism. Many of our pupils have additional needs including ADHD, Downs Syndrome and language difficulties. Referrals come from local authorities across London, Kent and the South East.



We are committed to providing a learning environment that enables all our pupils to achieve the best they can and help prepare them for adult life so they can live as independent a life as possible. We are fortunate in having an amazing site where our children can access seventy-eight acres of green space and woodlands. We have two Forest Schools as well as purpose-built playground areas and sports areas.



We have a highly skilled team of professionals including teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, a school nurse and residential staff. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our leadership team and play a key role in the future development of the organisation.



As Director of Finance & Operations, reporting to the Principal/Trustees, you will provide direction and lead operational services and a team of 20+ colleagues covering Finance, Administration, HR, Estates, Catering and ICT. You will be integral to the strategic development of the organisation and the delivery of our aims and ambitions, ensuring that we are highly efficient, effective and agile as we evolve and grow. Currently our budget is in the order of £7 million.



A qualified accountant and/or a highly experienced Business Manager, you will have a track record of successful financial management/stewardship. This may have been gained inside the schools/academies sector or outside. You will be keen to play a broader role in other operational areas and will understand the importance of high-quality service and problem solving. You may well be looking for a varied role, with greater responsibility or a more worthwhile context to utilise your expertise. Key will be a value set that matches our own. At the heart of which is one statement - All our staff must be kind.



This is a stimulating environment where you can work within a committed team and make a real difference to the lives of young people. It is also an exciting time to join the organisation. We are ambitious for our young people and we believe there is much to build on. Our young people deserve the very best. If you are excited by the prospect and believe you can make a difference then we would like to hear from you.



For more information including the job description and person specification then follow the link https://www.pentir.com/roles/directorfinandoperations/



For a confidential conversation about the role then contact Mike Phillips (mike.phillips@pentir.com) on 07830-313915 at our advisors Pentir.



Closing Date: Monday 15th July – 9.00am



Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Finance Director
Location: Mid-Kent
Company: A growing SME business in the construction industry
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum

About Us: We are a dynamic and forward-thinking SME with a strong track record. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Finance Director to join our team and drive our financial strategy.

Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team.
Manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to optimise financial performance.

Qualifications:
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar role.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence decision-making.
Excellent communication and analytical abilities.


Benefits:
£80,000 - £85,000 + discretionary bonus.
Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing SME.
Flexible working arrangements.

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Salary L7 - 11 (£58,565 - £64,229) (Outer London Weighting) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Full Time, Permanent

September 2024 Start Date

We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to lead our Art faculty. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in delivering Art across Key Stages 3 and 4, coupled with a genuine passion for the subject. As Faculty Director, you will lead a dynamic team with diverse skills, including fashion design and video game design, within our top-performing department. Your role will involve leading, developing, and managing the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, ensuring the highest level of student progress and attainment.

Teacher Benefits at Bexleyheath Academy:

• Teachers are only required to; plan great inclusive lessons, mark work and provide feedback to help students make progress and assess students.

• Teachers have one 'flex' period a week to either come in late or leave early. This is with the understanding that they can complete their work offsite.

Teachers at Bexleyheath Academy do not:

• Complete duties
• Complete detentions
• Chase behaviour sanctions
• Make calls home

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

With immediate train access to Central London and easy access to the Kent countryside, Bexleyheath has the best of both worlds. Despite having a Kent postcode, Bexleyheath is classified as Greater London due to its strategic location between Welling, Sidcup, and Bexley village. You can reach Dartford for the river crossing with a short drive along the A2.

Its thriving hub is The Broadway - a shopping district with added appeal in the shape of a bowling alley, cinema and a growing number of restaurants. A little beyond Bexleyheath and you're at Bluewater, Ashford for the designer outlet and international rail travel to Europe.

When inspectors visited Bexleyheath Academy in July 2021, they said that the way in which pupils work in school has been "transformed", and that "there is a positive atmosphere in classes and around the school". Inspectors also said that the school "has completely changed" and have confirmed in their report that Bexleyheath Academy is officially a good school.

Should you wish to visit us in person then our doors are open to you at any time on any day. Please contact the Principal

The role is due to commence September 2024.

Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024

Interviews are available immediately, so we welcome early applications, which will be reviewed continuously.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Finance Director
Location: Mid-Kent
Company: A growing SME business in the construction industry
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum

About Us: We are a dynamic and forward-thinking SME with a strong track record. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Finance Director to join our team and drive our financial strategy.

Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team.
Manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to optimise financial performance.

Qualifications:
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar role.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence decision-making.
Excellent communication and analytical abilities.


Benefits:
£80,000 - £85,000 + discretionary bonus.
Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing SME.
Flexible working arrangements.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Finance Director
Location: Mid-Kent
Company: A growing SME business in the construction industry
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

About Us: We are a dynamic and forward-thinking SME with a strong track record. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Finance Director to join our team and drive our financial strategy.

Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team.
Manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to optimise financial performance.

Qualifications:
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar role.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence decision-making.
Excellent communication and analytical abilities.


Benefits:
£75,000 - £80,000 + discretionary bonus.
Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing SME.
Flexible working arrangements.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

L7 - 11 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS), Recruitment and Retention / Relocation Allowance + Additional AET Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

September 2024 Start Date, earlier if possible.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative Faculty Director of Performing Arts with a broad range of experience to join our successful Performing Arts Department. As Faculty Director you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. The successful candidate must have experience of outstanding, sustained, and successful teaching at all key stages and across all abilities.

Teacher Benefits at Bexleyheath Academy:

• Teachers are only required to; plan great inclusive lessons, mark work and provide feedback to help students make progress and assess students.

• Teachers have one 'flex' period a week to either come in late or leave early. This is with the understanding that they can complete their work offsite.

Teachers at Bexleyheath Academy do not:

• Complete duties
• Complete detentions
• Chase behaviour sanctions
• Make calls home

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

With immediate train access to Central London and easy access to the Kent countryside, Bexleyheath has the best of both worlds. Despite having a Kent postcode, Bexleyheath is classified as Greater London due to its strategic location between Welling, Sidcup, and Bexley village. You can reach Dartford for the river crossing with a short drive along the A2.

Its thriving hub is The Broadway - a shopping district with added appeal in the shape of a bowling alley, cinema and a growing number of restaurants. A little beyond Bexleyheath and you're at Bluewater, Ashford for the designer outlet and international rail travel to Europe.

Should you wish to visit us in person then our doors are open to you at any time on any day. Please contact the Principals PA

The role is due to commence September 2024 or earlier if possible.

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024

Click here to apply: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4573?c=aet

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Decision Support To provide policy advice to the business to ensure an evidence-based approach to business decisions. To lead the development of business cases for Finance and Investment Committee where the level of investment exceeds the delegated limit for the Site. To ensure business cases have an objective method of measuring benefits and lead a systematic approach to reporting and supporting delivery expected benefits. Income To maximise income receivable to the Site by: Providing expert advice and training on Payment by Results. Working with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer to ensure Service Level Agreements are in place for all non-NHS Clinical Income and prices are regularly reviewed and updated. Minimising income lost through poor data capture, incorrect coding and pricing and contractual penalties through effective reporting. People Management and Performance Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure the team is compliant with all mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant. Manage team attendance and absence in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level. Identify and fill vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process. Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people. Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. To manage and develop the Finance function as part of the Senior Leadership Team, to develop a common sense of identity, priority and direction. Other To present financial and business information to a variety of stakeholder groups. To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust policies and procedures. To take personal responsibility for own professional development. To maintain own professional competence and credibility. To adhere to relevant professional code at all times. To provide cover for the Deputy CFO and senior colleagues as appropriate, with agreement of the Site Chief Executive. To assist in producing ad hoc reports and in project work. To undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding.