Trust Finance Officer (based at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School)

Permanent Post
37 Hours Per Week, Full Year

Based within Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith.

We have an exciting opportunity working with the central Finance team to support the delivery and implementation of our strategic and operational financial plans and objectives and ensure all our academies/schools and budget holders can access an effective service. This is a very varied and demanding role with scope for development and you will be exposed to a variety of financial tasks, working within statutory financial guidelines and requirements. You will be expected to contribute to developments in our finance service offering to our academies/schools and build effective professional working relationships with employees at all levels.

Experience of working in finance is preferred for this role, but strong communication, organisation and IT skills and an enthusiastic, proactive, professional approach are equally important in this very busy and demanding role.

The ideal candidate will:
•    Be organised, flexible and able to meet deadlines.
•    Be able to work on own initiative, think independently and be creative in contributing to a supportive environment where you can learn new skills. 
•    Be a strong team player with the ability to work on their own initiative and make judgements within the boundaries of the role. 
•    Demonstrate personal integrity, high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

If you would like a conversation about the role please contact Laura Watson, Chief Finance Officer via email watsonl@changinglives.education

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this post, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/17034/EDV-2024-CLLT-81384. 

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Monday 30 September 2024.