Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.
Location: Aylesford / Hybrid
Salary/package: £33,100 – £37,855 per annum (DOE)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
The Senior Training Officer will play a key role in supporting schools, academies and multi academy trusts by delivering high quality finance training that enables confident and effective financial management.
This role would suit an experienced trainer, finance professional or school business manager with strong communication skills, offering the opportunity to develop training programmes, influence learning approaches and work closely with a wide range of education stakeholders.
A Full UK Driving Licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel is essential for this position.
Who we are
The Education People, part of Commercial Services Group, have been supporting people to deliver the things that matter to the lives of children for many years and can proudly say that each of our education services is brought to you by experts in their field.
Our expertise ranges from safeguarding to equality & inclusion, from financial management to professional development alongside a whole range of other areas. Wherever it’s possible to provide education support services, we are committed to doing just that - whether it’s expert training, online education events or downloadable resources.
Why this role matters
You will play a key role in delivering high quality financial training and support to education settings, ensuring staff have the knowledge and confidence to manage finances effectively.
This is a role where expertise and collaboration are essential, with responsibility for delivering training programmes, developing learning content and supporting schools through financial processes.
What you’ll be doing
* Delivering in-person finance training to schools, academies and stakeholders to support effective financial management.
* Designing and developing training materials and programmes to meet customer needs.
* Supporting the development of e-learning and digital training resources to improve accessibility and efficiency.
* Evaluating training effectiveness and making improvements based on feedback and identified needs.
* Providing support to a designated school contract.
* Providing tailored financial training and guidance to school staff and governors.
* Maintaining up to date knowledge of financial regulations, policies and procedures.
* Supporting schools with financial planning, monitoring and reporting where required.
* Working closely with internal teams to deliver training and meet business requirements.
* Supporting the development of staff training within the service to ensure capability and consistency.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a finance, training or education environment.
* Strong training, presentation and facilitation skills.
* The ability to design and deliver engaging learning content.
* Experience working with stakeholders and providing advice or guidance.
* Good IT skills and confidence using digital learning tools.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
* Desirable experience in building engaging and effective e-learning content
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
What you’ll get in return
* Salary of £33,100 – £37,855 per annum (dependant on experience)
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
* Birthday Day Off.
* One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
* Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
* Life assurance cover.
* Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.
* Hybrid working if applicable.
Why CSG?
CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.
As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.