The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 700 people and educate over 5,000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.
As a member of our Athelstan Trust, you will benefit from:
* Being part of a trust that is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools
* Our commitment to developing the talents and skills of all our staff throughout their career
* Being part of a caring, collaborative and excellent community.
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join our central finance team, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Financial Officer.
The Finance Director is a new role for the Athelstan Trust, being a rewarding opportunity to join a growing and friendly organisation where your work will be rooted in raising educational
standards for the pupils we serve. The Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service to our schools whilst maintaining the financial sustainability of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, the post holder will oversee budgets to ensure the efficient use of resources, skilfully applying principles of strong financial management whilst supporting schools in their individual contexts.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £64,690.00-£69,596.00 per year
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Work Location: In person