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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? We have the perfect role for you...Leigh Academy Bexleyh ave an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning - Mathst o join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from January 2025.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

What the school offers its staff

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies 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 fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Morgan Hunt are working with an NHS Trust based in Kent who are looking at recruiting a Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6 month contract role paying up to £53 p/hour. This is a hybrid role with 2 days p/week based remote.

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy CFO:

• Provide clear understanding and forecasts of the Trust's financial position, identifying key drivers, risks, and necessary actions.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team and PMO to ensure consistent reporting of efficiency savings (CIPs) and their impact on the overall financial position.
• Identify and enhance productivity opportunities with divisional teams, using benchmarking tools like Model Hospital.
• Support the CFO in managing financial risks, ensuring action plans are in place to meet efficiency targets and mitigate risks to income and expenditure.
• Work with key stakeholders to reduce agency and bank staff expenditure by 50% by 31/24.
• Assist the CFO in developing the medium-term financial recovery plan, working with external system stakeholders like the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Previous Skills and Experience of the Deputy CFO:

• Experience working at CFO or Deputy CFO level within complex NHS acute providers.
• Demonstrated success in delivering financial improvement programmes.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Proactive, effective in providing constructive challenge, and knowledgeable of NHS financial issues.
• Degree-level education or equivalent; CCAB qualification required.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic and dynamic Director of Music to join a dedicated team of staff within the Performing Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will have strategic development for music across the whole school to inspire young people in the subject. Candidates need to have a passion for music, have the ability to drive the subject forward in a strategic way, and have at least three years teaching experience. They should also hold a good honours degree, be capable of high quality and enthusiastic teaching of Music & Music Technology to A Level and have a vision for the development of music at a school such as Maidstone Grammar School.

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs L Mantle by phone or e-mail lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk for a Job Description and application form or download from our website www.mgs.kent.sch.uk

The deadline for the receipt of applications, by letter with completed MGS application form is 9am on Monday 21 October 2024. Please complete the application form via the link in the Information Pack. Applications will be considered as they are received and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Maidstone Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Application by email is acceptable. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

What the school offers its staff

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maidstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and the DBS. Maidstone Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and visionary leader to join FM Conway as our Transport and Logistics Director, reporting directly to the board and collaborating closely with our existing Transport and Logistics Director. In this influential senior role, you’ll drive the optimization of our logistics operations, champion cost-effective strategies, and enhance operational efficiency across the company. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and execute logistics strategies that align with our broader vision, while collaborating closely with FM Conway’s divisions to implement cutting-edge technologies. This high-impact role involves overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and developing talent, all while playing a critical role in risk management and ensuring long-term supply chain resilience. If you're eager to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact then this could be the perfect role for you! This is a permanent, full-time position at our head office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The duties of the Transport and Logistics Director role will include:

- Reviewing and forecasting workflow, manpower, and space requirements for logistics operations

- Analysing logistical challenges and develop innovative solutions

- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to ensure smooth operations

- Tracking and monitoring key factors such as quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs

- Resolving arising problems or complaints to maintain customer satisfaction

- Developing transportation strategies to meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets

- Managing and overseeing the transportation budget, preparing and approving the department’s annual financial plan

- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and lead the development of safety training programs for staff

What skills and experience do you need?

The ideal candidate for this Transport and Logistics Director role will have a relevant bachelor's degree in fields such as Supply Chain Management or Logistics, with an advanced degree like an MBA being a plus. Professional certifications, including those from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and CPC qualifications, are highly regarded, alongside process improvement and technology certifications like Six Sigma. A vast amount of leadership experience in logistics, managing large teams and global supply chains is essential. Key skills include strategic leadership, operational expertise, problem-solving, financial acumen, and proficiency in logistics software systems. Additionally, the role requires industry-specific knowledge of regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Transport and Logistics Director, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. Based from our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. We deliver vital infrastructure services that help keep people, communities and businesses moving.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Transport and Logistics Director then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 07/11/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? We have the perfect role for you...Leigh Academy Bexleyh ave an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning - Mathst o join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from January 2025.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

What the school offers its staff

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies 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 fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join us as Director of Performing Arts and PE.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree.
• Be an excellent teacher with a minimum of two years' teaching experience.
• Have proven success in raising achievement.
• Have experience of leading others, ensuring high quality performance.
• Have successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
• Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
• Have experience of presenting to a wide audience including teachers, other managers, students and parents.
• Understand creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement.
• Have some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement.
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
• Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level.
• Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, through the WORD strategy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
• Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
• Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
• Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
• Pastoral system, taking responsibility for the pastoral care and welfare of up to 150 students, supporting in raising attendance and working as part of the wider leadership team ensuring student behaviour is in line with expectations
• Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aDeputy Director of Finance (DDOF)at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) tojoin an award-winning finance team,reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Resources Officer.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the day to day delivery and continuous improvement of the finance directorate (finance, procurement and payroll) ensuring a high-quality provision of service is achieved, whilst maintaining KMPT’s history of a strong financial position. This role will be a part of helping the Trust achieve its ambitions to transform mental health services across Kent and Medway by delivering significant transformation and improvement through close collaboration with Directorates and senior leaders across the organisation and by shaping the financial strategy and planning for the Trust.

As the Deputy Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the delivery of effective, timely and accurate financial performance information for both operational and strategic purposes leading on the development of business planning across the Trust and with oversight of all aspects of financial management.

With a track record of delivery and resilience, you will be able to question and advise operational and clinical colleagues translating complex finance issues to non finance individuals having a system wide focus when it comes to patient care as you lead in the development of the Trusts financial strategy ensuring long term deliverable plans are agreed which enable financial sustainability.

You will be a strong leader and able to develop a strong team in a fast-paced environment, inspiring confidence and encouraging development and progression.

As an integral part of the senior leadership team the role will involve deputising for the Chief Finance and Resources Officer when required, covering the executive portfolio which includes Finance, IT, IG, Contracting, Performance and Information and Estates and Facilities as well as continuous liaison with internal and external stakeholders including reporting at Board level when required.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people

Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join us as Faculty Director of Sixth Form. The successful individual will be part of our senior leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for experience in leading on key areas within the academy and developing the skills and knowledge in preparation for future Vice Principal and Principal roles.

At Harris Girls Academy Bromley we have built a school community where we hold character and academic excellence in equally high regard.

Progress 8 for the school was in the top 100 in the country last year, and we were the only school from this group with a student body that has above average disadvantage, and below average EAL. Learning, curriculum, and pedagogy is exemplary here. Although we believe that these results lead to a tangible improvement in the opportunities of our young people, we are equally proud of the way we see our students conduct themselves in our classrooms and corridors on the day to day. In the commitment they demonstrate in the library and the drama studio, or in the resilience they demonstrate in the sports hall and the textiles room. It is a privilege to teach students at Bromley.

We believe that we have built something special here through a leadership at all levels philosophy of constant improvement, and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. Leadership at HGABR means constantly reviewing and reinventing our approach, as we respond to the new opportunities and challenges of our young people present and seek to improve the education they receive. Leadership at HGABR considers that the academy exists as an important community organisation that has an impact on a significant number of lives, and we believe that stewarding this organisation is a responsibility that requires dedication and excellence from us.

As an ideal candidate, you will:

• Have proven successful results your subject
• Have worked with diverse groups and are a strong advocate for parent and community involvement
• Have embraced challenges and seek opportunities to develop as an educational leader
• Have promoted innovative, transformative practices to support student engagement and learning
• Have modelled a positive inquiry-based approach to problem solving
• Have inspired and supported students and staff to reach their full potential
• Have fostered an environment of instructional excellence
• Have built relationships which support student success in a safe and caring school

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, through the WORD strategy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
• Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
• Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
• Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
• Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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 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).

At AXA Health, our customers journey begins in Distribution. We are responsible for more than 1 million members at new business and renewal. Our teams expertly guide businesses large and small through our products, services, and processes so they can protect themselves and their families. As Key Client Director you’ll own a portfolio of highly demanding and significant key clients across a range of products and services. By proactively and strategically managing and developing them, you’ll ensure profitable retention and growth.
The landscape of work, health and wellbeing is rapidly changing. We’re working ever more closely with our key clients to understand these changes and the impact on current and future health needs. Through consultation and the delivery of innovative solutions we’re actively guiding and supporting them so that their people and business can prosper.
At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office field-based meaning you’ll travel to visit our Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds and Tunbridge Wells offices, plus client sites as required. Current full UK driving licence required.
What you’ll be doing:

Use your exceptional account management skill, expertise and experience to support AXA Health’s strategic growth plans and service development.
Bring presence, credibility, diplomacy and gravitas to this senior role.
Build relationships with senior decision makers and key stakeholders to fully understand their strategy, needs and business challenges, including relevant activity beyond just health.
Offer decisive and proactive consultative support, identifying opportunities for other products and services.
Take an imaginative approach to client management, with the ability to be a disruptor and deliver an unexpected proposition that challenges current ways of thinking; clinically, operationally and commercially.
Consultant, lead and encourage cross supplier service management with all other healthcare providers including competitors.
A subject matter expert, you’ll support senior managers and other key stakeholders in providing thought leadership, insight, and expertise to internal and external audiences.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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).

Support the Perinatal Provider Collaborative Clinical Lead, in the leadership and the setting of the strategic direction of the Perinatal Provider Collaborative. Working in partnership with the Perinatal Provider Collaborative team and wider partners across the South East Region, both provider and commissioning colleagues, in order to oversee the day-to-day operational management of the programme. Deliver the strategic objectives and deliverables within the Business case, in planning, organisation, and delivery of the Perinatal Provider Collaborative Programme Please see the job description for more information. Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. Working at KMPT (youtube.com)

Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. Working at KMPT (youtube.com) Please see the job description and specification for the full details and requirements of this position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to lead the development and implementation of our Finance Academy for the South East.This pivotal role will involve creating and delivering a comprehensive training and development program to meet the evolving needs of our constituent organisations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the Finance Academy, aligning it with the needs of the South East finance community.
• Design and deliver a diverse range of training programs and events, covering a broad spectrum of finance topics.
• Manage and optimize a £150k annual budget to achieve maximum impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior finance professionals across approximately 40 organizations.
• Collaborate with the HFMA branch to ensure efficient administration and organisation of academy activities

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with:
• Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A deep understanding of the finance industry and the challenges facing finance professionals
• Budget management and financial acumen
• A passion for developing the skills and knowledge of finance professionals

We are looking for a Director of the South East Academy who will be responsible for leading the Academy and ensuring that all National One NHS Finance initiatives are delivered within the South East region as well as locally agreed initiatives. You will work closely with NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the representative professional bodies for all functions.

Working alongside the Chief Finance Officers and their teams in NHS organisations across the South East of England and with multiple national bodies to ensure that the complex development needs of all staff are met.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.

Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Our strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people

Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us.

Working at KMPT (youtube.com)

Please see the job description and specification for the full details and requirements of this position




This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

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