Director of Finance

Start:               October 2020 or sooner if possible

Starting Salary: circa £50-60K (depending upon the  applicant’s skills and experience

Relocation: A relocation package will be considered 

Pension:        Local Government Pension Scheme

Contract type:   Full-time, Permanent 

Our vision for Better Futures Multi Academy Trust is simple to articulate; To become a national hub for excellence in 16-19 education. Being able to fully realise that vision is somewhat more challenging. We’re looking for a Director of Finance who is excited by that challenge and has the skills to help us bring that vision to life. 

The Director will make sure we use our financial and physical resources in the most effective way possible, rooted in the belief that it is our staff and our students who make Better Futures what it is.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working alongside our Director of Professional Services, our Director of Student Leadership and three college Principals, the role is an opportunity for you to make a difference to the lives of thousands of young people. The Trust’s ambition is to increase student numbers at the three colleges and add new schools and colleges to the Trust in the next few years.

The Director of Finance role has two main elements – each crucial to the goals of the Trust. The first is to provide strategic leadership and expertise in the use of financial and physical resources to achieve the goals of the Trust. This will sit alongside the skills and knowledge in other key areas brought by the Director of Professional Services and the three Principals.

The second is to make sure the Trust excels in meeting all the regulatory requirements in relation to finance, estates and health and safety. This will underpin the operations of the Trust, providing a sound and sustainable base from which the Trust and its people can create, innovate and grow.

This is a role for a finance professional who sees the bigger picture and understands performance is about more than profit and loss. We are looking for someone who is motivated by contributing to an organisation’s goals and gets their satisfaction from facilitating the work of front-line professionals. It is a role for someone driven by their values and beliefs.

You may already be working in post-16 education, or in a primary, secondary or higher education setting and are looking for a new challenge. You might also be working in another sector – public, private or charitable – and be looking for a new and different phase in your career. What matters to us is your commitment to our values and our goals.

How to Apply:

If you share our vision for education and are passionate about helping all students and staff reach their full potential, you will be well placed to join our team and we would like to hear from you.  

For more detailed information about the role please download the job information pack. 

To apply for this role please download the application form   

Completed application forms should be emailed to nicky.burden@kecnuneaton.ac.uk

Closing date: Monday 6th July 9am

Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Week commencing 13th July 2020

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment screening including DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.