Director of Finance and Operations
Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,850 - £71,609
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations to join our ambitious and successful Single Academy Trust and play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s future.
Working as part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision making and operational excellence to support the school’s vision of delivering outstanding outcomes for our students.
The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for all aspects of finance and will lead and manage key support teams, including Finance, Estates, the School Office and IT, ensuring these functions continue to operate efficiently and effectively to support teaching and learning.
Working closely with the Headteacher in their role as Accounting Officer, you will provide accurate, timely and effective information to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to ensure informed decision making and robust governance and provide guidance on all financial matters relating to the Trust.
The successful candidate will have a strong financial background and be able to think strategically, creatively and innovatively, whilst being commercially astute.
As you will be working with young people, you should have a passion for working in an educational environment and must be able to form positive relationships with key stakeholders, including trustees, staff and students.
The Director of Finance and Operations is expected to play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, working alongside these colleagues to set the culture of the school.
Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not essential, exceptional financial acumen and a track record of financial control will be essential. Prior experience in the education sector is not essential and we welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in other sectors.
What the school offers its staff
A highly attractive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the seniority and significance of the position. The salary offered will depend on skills and experience. This is a full-time, 52-week post and some flexibility in working hours will be required in light of the role and responsibilities.
Benefits include:
- Annual holiday entitlement of a minimum of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays
- Generous local government pension scheme.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to a 24 hour virtual GP service.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, through our Wellbeing Charter, including one staff wellbeing day per year.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Robert May's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1325 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Robert May's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
- Phone number
- 01256 702700
Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.
Arranging a visit to Robert May's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.
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