HR and Finance Officer
Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, Chorley, PR7 6TE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday. (8:30am to 4:30pm).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 6 SCP 11-19
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an HR and/or finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact across multiple academies? Are you a people person with a desire to improve services and ultimately outcomes for the children in our schools? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day can bring new opportunities? If so, we want you to join our Academy Trust central team as an HR & Finance Officer!
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator to join our recently formed central team at Aspirational Futures Multi-Academy Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the HR, payroll and finance systems going forward.We are at a pivotal stage in our team development where we are focusing on improving our offer to member schools.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be organised and efficient, be a people person with a desire to improve services ultimately to improve outcomes for the children in our schools.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the recruitment, selection, and induction processes across all academies within the trust.
- Managing HR and finance systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Acting as the go-to expert for our HR/Payroll systems, maintaining employee records and trust structures.
- Processing financial transactions, including orders, invoices, journals, and expenses.
- Supporting the integrity of financial data and ensuring compliance with statutory returns.
- Assisting with internal and external audits, providing timely information.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of employee needs across the trust, championing our vision and ethos.
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What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in HR and finance administration, preferably within the education sector.
- A keen eye for detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to treating all staff with respect.
- Proficiency in HR and finance systems with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and embracing new challenges.
- A flexible team player who’s ready to support administrative functions as needed.
- Ideally we are looking for someone to work all year round but term time only would be considered for the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in ensuring our academies run smoothly, helping shape the future of education for our students.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A chance to make a real difference across our family of academies.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- cfo@aspirationalfutures.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01257 246063
Head office location
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