Executive Business Manager

The Beyond Schools Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) based in Medway, which presently consists of three secondary schools, one primary and one junior school.  We have approximately 500 employees across the five sites. We are looking for a highly motivated school Executive Business Manager to join the ambitious finance team to support this local and friendly family of schools in the Kent and Medway area.  Our Trust believes that a supported and motivated staff is key to creating the best environment and opportunities for our students. Serving a community of five schools, the central finance team, of which you will be an important part, is fully committed to supporting the Trust schools by providing excellent service to enable the achievement of the core business purpose of the organisation as a whole – delivery of exceptional education.

Reporting to the Executive Business Director, and as a key member of the central finance function for the Trust, you will lead on operational aspects of finance procedures & regulations, preparation of monthly management accounts, coordination of HR/Payroll processes, premises management, Health & Safety, and wellbeing.  Key aspects of your role will be providing close support and guidance to school-based staff on all financial matters, facilitating smooth communication channels between your designated schools and central finance so that the schools are reliably supported. The role is offering diversity across both the secondary and primary school sectors.

We welcome applicants with financial skills from both the education sector and other industries and believe that we have the systems in place to support your integration in our friendly, motivated, and focused central finance team.  Ideally you will be educated to AAT level 4 / Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management or demonstrable equivalent experience in another industry sector.  On a personal note, you will have a proven track record of successful management, be an effective team player who can bring solutions and work effectively to meet set deadlines. Experience of PS Financial and HCSS systems is desirable, and we will provide necessary training to enable you to effectively fulfil your role and progress your career. 

This is an opportunity to make a difference within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Beyond Schools Trust is a well-respected Multi Academy Trust which offers excellent staff development and training programmes, as we believe this is key to unlocking great potential for the benefit of our students. The role will provide an underlying opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in key areas of financial management that will help further progression towards a formal professional financial qualification.

The Beyond Schools Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer – committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and students – any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.

CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT

Application forms can be found here.  Please complete a covering letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4), together with a completed application form giving full details of your qualifications and experience to date.  To arrange a confidential discussion with the CFO please contact Mrs P Mallion, Executive Assistant to the CEO on pmallion@beyondschools.co.uk or Tel: 01634 888115 Ext 3357.  Please send completed application forms to Beyond Schools Trust, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent ME4 6TJ or e-mail them to pmallion@beyondschools.co.uk

Closing Date for applications:  Monday 24th January 2022 (Midday) 

Interviews to take place w/c Monday 24th January 2022