Are you a finance manager or accountant craving a role with real meaning?
Fed up with endless travel, long hours, and missing bathtime?
And seeking stability, security, and a long-term career you can grow in?
If you're ready to be part of something that matters-and still use your strategic finance skills, read on…
I'm working with St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton (M27 9QP) to find their new Director of Finance and Operations-a key role on the Senior Leadership Team.
You'll work closely with the Headteacher, leading on all things finance, operations, HR, IT, estates and compliance. It's a broad role with real influence, ideal for someone ready to move up and shape the future of a great school.
Important Details:
Salary: £59,627 - £64,951, with an automatic annual increase
Hours: 36 per week, Mon-Fri (with some flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full year
Pension: Local Government scheme - employer contributions of 19.8%
Location: Swinton, SalfordKey Duties of the Director of Finance and Operations:
Keep the school financially healthy-managing budgets, cashflow, forecasting and compliance
Support budget holders and advise on financial planning
Lead on audits, year-end, financial reporting and policy review
Manage HR operations and advise on employment matters
Oversee facilities, including a PFI contract and capital projects
Drive IT strategy and manage contracts and assets
Lead on health & safety, emergency planning and insurance
Act as DPO-handling data protection, GDPR, FOIs, SARs and trainingThe Director of Finance and Operations must have:
A UK-recognised Level 4 finance qualification (e.g. AAT) or equivalent experience
Strong background in finance, budget management and reporting
Experience leading operational teams across HR, estates, IT or admin
Confident working with governors, auditors and senior leaders
Excellent communication skills-you can explain the numbers to anyone
A strategic mindset and a hands-on attitude
Knowledge of employment law, safer recruitment, GDPR and H&S
A values-led approach that puts students first
You must have a good standard of spoken English for effective communication
Support for the Catholic ethos of the schoolThis role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Are you the Director of Finance and Operations we're searching for? Let's talk!
Just send your CV via this ad or call Kellie Gordon in the Appoint-Ed office