Total 3 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

This post will be based in Redditch / Bromsgrove.

The programme is specifically designed to engage with 16-25 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and provides them with an opportunity to re-engage in learning, participate in community projects, team work, attend residential visits and individual work placements.

The Team Leader will deliver the 12 week programme face-to-face with young people and work closely and effectively with local agencies and organisations to recruit team members. At the end of the 12 week programme, the post holder is expected to evaluate the programme and write reports.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruitment of the team of young people, including liaising with training managers, employment services, careers officers, employers, youth organisations, hostels, Job Centre Plus, schools, colleges and other external agencies as necessary.
2. Deliver the team programme face-to-face.
3. Set team and students programme objectives, to meet both team and individual needs and deliver the expected learning outcomes.
4. Liaise with community organisations and agencies to plan, prepare and supervise appropriate team projects and individual placements for students.
5. Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a quality assured team programme which includes all the required elements.
6. Provide leadership and guidance to the team, taking responsibility for their health, safety and welfare including appropriate disciplinary procedure, medical protocols and risk assessments.
7. Work with other Team Leaders and the Co-ordinator to plan and effect a strategic response to the needs of this cohort of students.
8. Conduct regular meetings for evaluation, review and assessment with the whole team on an individual basis.
9. Keep appropriate records of the team’s and each individual’s performance and progress by utilising the College’s internal quality systems e.g. registers.
10. Submit regular reports on the Team to the line manager and make significant input to staff team discussions, planning, review and evaluation and the curriculum area SAR.
11. Organise progression appointments for each team prior to the end of each programme.
12. Organise and lead 3 residential weeks with the Team during the academic year.
13. Other such duties as are necessary for the maintenance and development of the Team Programme.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

✓ Relevant Level 3 qualification Interview.
✓ Good general education including GCSE A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent (For example, L2 Functional skills English & maths)
✓ Experience of working effectively with groups of young adults.
✓ Experience of working effectively with people with challenging behaviours.
✓Experience of planning, organising and completing practical projects.
✓ Ability to demonstrate leadership and team building skills.
✓ A driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle/or the ability to find alternative means of travel to attend business related activities that would satisfy the recruiting panel.
✓ A First Aid qualification or a willingness to gain this qualification.
✓ A nationally recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete and achieve the Certificate in Education and Training.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

✓ Experience of delivering accredited programmes.
✓ Previous experience working in the following sectors/roles; youth leader, youth worker, youth mentor, youth instructor/coach, activities leader, sports coach, charity worker, education leader and SEN support or related positions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

✓ Experience of dealing with Health and Safety issues.
✓ Ability to manage the design and delivery of a challenging programme in a proficient manner.

Trust Accountant/CFO
Salary - £49,764 - £52,805
Salary Scale PO4
37 hours per week term time only plus 30 days
Based at:
The Tulip Centre,
Catshill First and Nursery School,
Bromsgrove, B61 OJP
The Trust is seeking a Trust Accountant/CFO to help maintain the financial health of the Trust and its link Academies.
Working closely with the Trust’s leadership team, our central team and Trustees, and in collaboration with our school leaders and Business Managers, you will develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts that ensure the financial health of our Trust. Driving the Trust’s financial planning and operation decisions forward whilst enabling our schools and learners to benefit from having access to the resources they need to achieve their objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
• Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.
• Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.
• Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.
• Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data
• A highly motivated and hard-working person
• Able to show initiative and innovation
• A strong team-player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• The full support of an experienced professional team of staff
• Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software)
• Professional Development and training to support you in your work
• Access to relevant local and national networks
• Employee assistance scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is ATT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Geraint Roberts, Executive Headteacher (CEO).We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.Closing date for Applications: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024
Further information on The Spire Church of England Learning Trust and it’s schools can be found on the Spire website.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.

• Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.

• Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.

• Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problemsolving skills

• Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data

• A highly motivated and hard-working person

• Able to show initiative and innovation

• A strong team-player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme

• The full support of an experienced professional team of staff

• Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software)

• Professional Development and training to support you in your work

• Access to relevant local and national networks

• Employee assistance scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

Further details about the role

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is ATT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Geraint Roberts, Executive Headteacher (CEO) directly, groberts@spiretrust.co.uk

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Please forward your completed application form to Jan Perrey, Operations Manager, jperrey@spiretrust.co.uk

Closing date for Applications: Thursday 12th December 2024 Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024

Further information on The Spire Church of England Learning Trust and it’s schools can be found on the website https://www.thespirelearningtrust.co.uk

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.