Job Information
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
Schools Finance Team Administrator
We are looking for a Schools Finance Team Administrator.
Due to a period of maternity leave, the Schools Finance Team are looking to recruit an administrator to support the whole team for a fixed term period of 8 months. The Schools Finance Team Administrator will be a key role within the Schools Finance Team. Working as part of a supportive team, the successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support to the whole team to ensure a smooth and effective running of the team.
This is a Maternity Cover post for 8 months.
This role is offered on a Full-Time basis. The working hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 8 Months Business area Business Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £32,535 (SCP12) Salary to £33,987 (SCP15) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 20/12/2025 Ref No 2188 Documents
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About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
2. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
3. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
4. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
5. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
6. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
7. A range of staff benefits and discounts
8. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.