Finance & Estate Officer

The Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 8 (Points 35-40, £47,665 - £53,051 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Do you have the skills to manage financial operations, payroll, estates and compliance within a busy and successful school environment?

The Elizabethan Academy is seeking an ambitious and highly organised Finance and Estates Officer to join our professional support team. Working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, this is a key role that will help ensure the Academy's finances, estate and operational functions are managed effectively and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual who enjoys variety, responsibility and working as part of a team committed to supporting outstanding outcomes for young people.

As Finance and Estates Officer, you will play a leading role in the day-to-day management of the Academy's financial processes, payroll administration, health and safety compliance, estates management and contractor relationships. You will also be instrumental in supporting the ongoing management of our PFI contract and preparations for future contract transition arrangements.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with strong financial and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. Experience of working within a school, academy or public sector environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Lead the Academy's monthly payroll processes, including overtime, expenses and contractual variations.

• Support budget monitoring, financial reporting and forecasting.

• Oversee purchasing, procurement and financial administration in line with Academy procedures.

• Manage relationships with contractors, service providers and external agencies.

• Coordinate estates management activities to ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment.

• Lead and monitor health and safety compliance across the Academy.

• Support the effective management of the Academy's PFI contract and associated services.

• Produce accurate reports and management information for senior leaders.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements and Academy policies.

• Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and records.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

At The Elizabethan Academy, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the effective operation of the Academy and to develop your expertise across a broad range of finance and estates functions.

Please take a look at the job description and person specification for further information.

The Elizabethan Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 25th November 2026 Interviews Monday 30th November 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Elizabethan Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Elizabethan Academy website
• Email address: upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777 713705
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elizabethan-academy

The Elizabethan Academy is a successful 11-19 Academy full of passion, innovation and character where students and staff benefit from excellent facilities on site. We are looking to recruit colleagues to share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment that enables all young people to thrive.

We have all-encompassing professional development with a structured path to enable career progression. This includes secondments at other schools in the East Midlands and formal leadership training and coaching.

We believe in our staff and want them to be the best they can be

Arranging a visit to The Elizabethan Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk.

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