School Business and Finance Manager

Job Title: School Business and Finance Manager

Location: Radlett lodge School, (Hertfordshire)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Closing date: Monday 30th January 2023   

Interviews: Ongoing

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Full time

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme

Who we are looking for:

We are looking to appoint a Business and Finance Manager who will be responsible for the service administration and operational business management of Radlett Lodge School. You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will work in partnership with the Finance Manager at Radlett Lodge School and wider NAS.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Support local management in the development of annual budgets for the relevant schools and / or services
• Provide local management and central Finance with accurate and timely financial information including quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the detailed review of monthly accounts, ensuring monthly financial returns are made
• Support local management in ensuring financial efficiencies are achieved across the school and / or service, regularly reviewing processes and procedures
• Ensure local finance systems and controls meet all NAS and legal requirements
• Liaise with Area Facilities and Business managers as well as central Finance to ensure that projects, tenders and approved provider applications are accurately costed and completed
• Ensure the efficient management of administration within the school/Lodge/service and manage the Administration Team
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate pupil/service user record systems such as BROMCOM, SIMS
• Coordinate the marketing function of the school / service such as liaising with local publications and maintaining information resources in conjunction with central NAS marketing function
• Work with central Contracts Team to ensure the efficient management of referrals
• Work with Area Facilities Manager and Finance Manager to cost and manage projects at the school / service and ensure that buildings and grounds are appropriately maintained
• Oversee the Health and Safety function at the school / service and be the designated H&S Officer if necessary
• Ensure the school / service Disaster Recovery plan is maintained and be a designated key holder responsible for site security if required.
• Coordinate the collection and timely distribution of QA data as required by NAS and other parties
• Liaise with NAS Estates regarding Fire Safety Procedure, Out of Hours Protocol, Workplace Risk Assessment, Health and Safety at Radlett.
• Ensure all school vehicles are fully compliant and that a database of drivers is maintained at all times.

To view the job description please click here. When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check.