Total 7 Senior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Haverhill, Not recorded, CB9 8QP

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate would have:

• The ability to manage others and ensuring that minimum service levels are maintained
• Experience of working with day to day financial systems.
• Experience of financial procedures, including purchase ledger and accounts receivable.
• Experience of liaising with pupils, non-financial staff members and external suppliers and resolving queries.
• Be a competent user of Microsoft Office and confident to learn and use new technologies.
• Listens well, communicates clearly and fluently
• Maintains confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Adapts to the team and helps to build team spirit
• Relates well to people at all levels
• Works productively in a high-pressure environment
• Adapts to changing circumstances
• Ability to rapidly learn new tasks and/or systems or processes
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity
• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
• Manages time effectively
• Delivers positive business outcomes
• Accepts and tackles goals with enthusiasm
• Uses technology to achieve work objectives
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?

• Employee assistance The Trust offers:
• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• High quality training and support in and across academies
• A clear career pathway programme
• Employee discount schemes

Further details about the role

Summit Learning Trust are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer to join the centralised finance team.

You will offer us the ability to manage others and ensure that minimum service levels are maintained. You will have experience of working within a finance role and day to day financial systems, with experience of financial procedures, including purchase ledger and accounts receivable. You will be a competent user of Microsoft Office and confident to learn and use new technologies.

You will also hold a level 4 or higher in Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate that you are able to work flexibly and have excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills. It is also essential that you can adapt to changing circumstances and work productively in a high-pressure environment.

In return we will offer you an exciting opportunity to develop this new and important role within a vibrant and innovative trust, which is seeking to improve educational standards for all our learners across the trust.

This role will be based at Cockshut Hill School where the central finance team is currently based but will involve travel on occasion to other Trust sites.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a great primary teacher/leader with a passion for Early Years and KS1?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Trust Early Years/ Key Stage 1 Senior Teacher to be deployed into our schools to teach and support school-based leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

• can teach Early Years and KS1 classes
• has the skills and expertise to support and develop the quality of teaching and learning across EYFS and KS1
• has the skills and enthusiasm to lead subjects such as English.
• is highly motivated and excited by teaching
• is passionate about supporting every child
• is an excellent practitioner but who is committed to continually improving their practice
• is excited to support school-based leadership and play a pivotal role in the leadership of schools.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• CUSP curriculum, including CUSP EYFS
• a commitment to reducing teacher workload and supporting everyone’s wellbeing through wellbeing packages and an employee assistance programme
• very friendly and welcoming schools with great staff teams
• children who are enthusiastic learners with excellent behaviour
• supportive and forward-thinking leadership teams
• weekly release time for leadership
• a wide range of excellent CPD opportunities

Further details about the role

Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust 39 schools with approval to open two further special schools and two primary schools in the near future. The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary, secondary and special schools and that its schools are achieving top quartile performance by 2026. The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Lead to work within our Central team supporting the schools in our trust. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a successful Multi-Academy Trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford with 8 schools across central and west Essex. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational effectiveness of our schools.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to provide strategic and budgetary support to the schools in our trust. The successful candidate will also provide strategic and operational financial management to the Headteachers and finance teams in these schools. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work independently whilst, at the same time, be able to form effective relationships with school staff, trust staff, governors and trustees. They will also work very closely with Finance Director and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the successful operation of all the trust's finance systems and processes.

Applicants should also be aware that, due to the geographical locations of the trust's estates, it is a pre-requisite of this job that the successful candidate is not banned from driving and has access to their own car. Mileage will be able to be claimed in line with the trust's Financial Regulations. The successful candidate will be based in the trust's offices in Chelmsford but will be required to travel regularly to the schools they are overseeing.

What the school offers its staff

Senior Finance Lead

Contract: Full time/permanent

Hours: 37 hours per Week – Mon-Thur 8am-4pm Fri 8am-3.30pm

Essex School Pay Scale: Scale 11 points 38-42

Salary: £46464-£50512 pa

Applications close: Midday 26th September 2024. Interviews to take place on 3rd October 2024

For further information please contact Katy Walkden,kwalkden@clptrust.com

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Lead to work within our Central team supporting the schools in our trust. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a successful Multi-Academy Trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford with 8 schools across central and west Essex. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational effectiveness of our schools.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to provide strategic and budgetary support to the schools in our trust. The successful candidate will also provide strategic and operational financial management to the Headteachers and finance teams in these schools. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work independently whilst, at the same time, be able to form effective relationships with school staff, trust staff, governors and trustees. They will also work very closely with Finance Director and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the successful operation of all the trust's finance systems and processes.

Applicants should also be aware that, due to the geographical locations of the trust's estates, it is a pre-requisite of this job that the successful candidate is not banned from driving and has access to their own car. Mileage will be able to be claimed in line with the trust's Financial Regulations. The successful candidate will be based in the trust's offices in Chelmsford but will be required to travel regularly to the schools they are overseeing.

For the job description and person specification for this role, please see attached documentation.

Please contact Katy Walkden, Finance Director, for further information kwalkden@clptrust.com

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust’s dynamic central team and to shape DNEAT’s next phase of growth and development.

You’ll be an integral and proactive team member providing high quality professional administrative support to, and working alongside, the Trust’s central Executive Office (CEO, Deputy CEO and Academies Improvement Team (AIT)). You will liaise with all levels of stakeholders/colleagues and duties will include diary and email inbox management. You will engage in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be able to get ‘stuck in’ and take ownership of the team’s day to day support and what they require. The role sits alongside the Administrative Officer and Trust Office & Project Manager.

We would love to hear from you if:

• are values driven, want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, and are attracted to our core values of community, courage, kindness and wisdom
• are highly organised and can effectively support executives to fulfil their key roles of improving schools
• enjoy being part of a team, managing competing priorities and delivering excellence
• can grow with the Trust, working flexibly as our organisation continues to develop

What the school offers its staff

About us / We can offer:

DNEATis one of the largest and most successful school trusts in the East of England, with 42 schools across Norfolk and Waveney. It has improved the number of its schools that are graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted from 55% in 2017 to over 90% currently. DNEAT is values driven organisation and has selected the values of community, courage, kindness and wisdom to be its guiding stars that shape all the decisions and actions that it takes, always with a focus on what is best for the, more than 6000, children and young people in its schools.

DNEAT is a Church of England Trust, meaning that is welcoming of children and staff of all faiths, and none, and that it makes explicit reference to its Christian values in all that it does.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop in your role and beyond
• Fuel expenses for travel outside of the primary locations of work
• 25 days of annual leave per annum and statutory bank holidays (plus additional leave over the Christmas closure)
• LGPS contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working – in liaison with line manager/ flexibility will be required due to Trustpriorities

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Closing Date: 2 September 2024, 8am

Interview Dates: Online screening interviews: 5-6 September 2024

In person Interviews: 11 September 2024

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust’s dynamic central team and to shape DNEAT’s next phase of growth and development.

You’ll be an integral and proactive team member providing high quality professional administrative support to, and working alongside, the Trust’s central Executive Office (CEO, Deputy CEO and Academies Improvement Team (AIT)). You will liaise with all levels of stakeholders/colleagues and duties will include diary and email inbox management. You will engage in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be able to get ‘stuck in’ and take ownership of the team’s day to day support and what they require. The role sits alongside the Administrative Officer and Trust Office & Project Manager.

We would love to hear from you if:

• are values driven, want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, and are attracted to our core values of community, courage, kindness and wisdom
• are highly organised and can effectively support executives to fulfil their key roles of improving schools
• enjoy being part of a team, managing competing priorities and delivering excellence
• can grow with the Trust, working flexibly as our organisation continues to develop

What the school offers its staff

About us / We can offer:

DNEATis one of the largest and most successful school trusts in the East of England, with 42 schools across Norfolk and Waveney. It has improved the number of its schools that are graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted from 55% in 2017 to over 90% currently. DNEAT is values driven organisation and has selected the values of community, courage, kindness and wisdom to be its guiding stars that shape all the decisions and actions that it takes, always with a focus on what is best for the, more than 6000, children and young people in its schools.

DNEAT is a Church of England Trust, meaning that is welcoming of children and staff of all faiths, and none, and that it makes explicit reference to its Christian values in all that it does.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop in your role and beyond
• Fuel expenses for travel outside of the primary locations of work
• 25 days of annual leave per annum and statutory bank holidays (plus additional leave over the Christmas closure)
• LGPS contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working – in liaison with line manager/ flexibility will be required due to Trustpriorities

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Closing Date: 2 September 2024, 8am

Interview Dates: Online screening interviews: 5-6 September 2024

In person Interviews: 11 September 2024

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will oversee the financial management for a number of Academy Hubs and support other Orchard Hill College Academy Trust ‘family’ financial management and strategic needs as required. You will be the key finance lead for the schools, seeking to add value to the development plans and any key financial changes that will impact the pupils and school. You will involved in the decision making process of all major projects and opportunities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the education or public sector.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial management, budget planning, analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel to a good or advanced level (Pivots, Sumifs, Lookups as a minimum).
• Experience of managing direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

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.