School Business Manager
Scarborough UTC
North Yorkshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2020
Job overview
Scarborough UTC is a growing school (14-19 admitting up to 150 students in Year 10 and Year 12 each year) and we moved into our brand new building in September 2016. As a University Technical College we offer programmes that include Combined Cadet Force (CCF), which is delivered in partnership with the Navy, Cyber Security and our flagship Career Development Programme for our Sixth Form students.).
Being the coastal hub for engineering and physics and working closely in partnership with our coastal secondary schools and fellow University Technical Colleges across England we are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to the young people of Scarborough and surrounding coastal areas.
In 2018 we welcomed our new Principal and we have over hauled our finance, pastoral systems, curriculum and built a staff team of key support and teaching practitioners who are proud to work at our University Technical College.
Our staff are our greatest resource and we have invested in both our teaching and support staff teams which has placed us in a good position with regards to current educational standards.
Our Opportunity
Due to the relocation of our current postholder we are looking to appoint in the important post of Business Manager. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team you will predominately be our lead finance expert and steer and advise us on all budget planning and forecasts. In addition, you will also lead all other business and support functions covering procurement, premises management, health and safety and HR ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
As a standalone Academy our funding comes direct from the ESFA and we are governed by our Articles of Association and Funding Agreement.
A Business Manager in today’s education world has to wear many hats and in response to some of these challenges we have just completed a restructure of our admin and support functions within college. You will be supported in this role by the Principal, Finance Officer. Site Manager and Network Manager.
We actively welcome interest not just from experienced colleagues within education but those with a strong financial background from other sectors.
What we are looking for in our successful Business Manager
• A minimum AAT Foundation Certificate (or equivalent), and extensive on the job experience i.e. minimum 5 years in a financial, management and leadership role. The requirement for formal qualification might be waived for an exceptionally qualified candidate who can demonstrate financial knowledge and experience of a similar standard.
• Developed leadership skills (strategic planning, effective line management competency, visibility, initiative, proactive approach, and a hands on approach to team support)
• Proven experience of financial management, including providing management information, scenario planning, responding to audits.
• Strong IT and organisational skills (reviewing business processes, streamlining systems, using new technology to improve operations).
• Ideally knowledge and experience of funding streams within education or a similar field
What we can offer in return:
• An excellent opportunity for a finance colleague in either education or another sector to develop their career with a growing University Technical College.
• The opportunity for training and development – both within college and access to finance networks across the Baker Dearing Trust.
• A chance to make a difference to students in our area who are accessing a technical education and on the job training through our employer partners.
Join our College and make a real difference to our children and your career in an area that offers so much! To arrange a visit please contact James on the details below.
The date of commencement for this post will be as soon as possible ideally in March 2020. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
For an informal conversation about the role, to arrange a visit or for an Application Form please contact James Annetts at Resourcing Solutions (North Yorkshire County Council) at james.annetts@northyorks.gov.uk or call 01609 534939 / 07966261249
Deadline for Receipt of Applications: Friday 28th February at 9am
Scarborough UTC is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aims to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Scarborough UTC
About Scarborough UTC
Scarborough University Technical College with specialisms in engineering and computer science, opened in September 2016 and is part of a prestigious £47 million development which boasts the UTC, a new university campus and sports village.
Our own state-of-the-art facilities provide an outstanding environment for learning and preparing for a career in the second quarter of the 21st century.
The UTC is a school for 14-18 year olds with world class sponsors such as GCHQ, Plaxton, Unison Group, McCain, Deep Sea Electronics and the University of Hull. We give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in engineering and computer science whilst studying for Technical Qualifications, GCSEs and A-Levels.
The UTC offers a unique and distinctive education offer, delivering a challenging and imaginative curriculum, blending technical and academic routes to success with project-based learning and real work experience delivered by our strong employer partners.
The Scarborough UTC curriculum is about imagination and challenge; it is about harnessing the ability of every student. The curriculum is designed to inspire students to achieve great things. The UTC seeks to motivate students to achieve high levels of success by embedding relevant teaching of technical and advanced engineering knowledge in every subject, through an employer and university-led curriculum set in a business-like environment.
Scarborough UTC is a unique and distinctive offer for the local area, blending a technical and academic route with real work experience and project-working opportunities delivered by employer partners and curriculum enhancement provided by the University of Hull.
About the Area
Set on the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast with stunning scenery and glorious beaches, Scarborough is a destination that has attracted visitors from near and far for over 400 years.
Scarborough is overlooked by a hilltop medieval castle dated from the 1150’s, and became well known as a spa town and Britain’s first seaside resort in the 17th Century. During the 1800’s it was home to the author Anne Bronte and saw the construction of The Crown and the Grand Hotel.
Despite its rich history, Scarborough doesn’t live in the past and is the ideal place to live and study today. The town is constantly innovating and was judged to be the ‘most creative and inspiring entrepreneurship initiative in Europe’ at the European Enterprise Awards (2009).
Alongside the launch of Scarborough UTC and many other start-up businesses, 2016 saw the opening of Alpamare’s new £15 million waterpark as part of the continuing redevelopment of North Bay.
As the largest town on the Yorkshire coast, Scarborough acts as a cultural hub for the area.
There’s a lively local music scene and the Open Air Theatre attracts musicians from across the Globe. Outstanding drama is housed at the renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre – noted for hosting world premieres of Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning plays.
Food and drink wise, the town is packed with independent restaurants, brewpubs, bars and delis. Whether you like real ale, cream teas or cocktails, the range of great eateries satisfy everybody’s taste, including quirky coffee houses ‘Yay Coffee’ and the 2013 UK’s Best Café ‘Eat Me’.
The biggest names in comedy such as Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr can be seen at the Spa Complex, and the 3-day arts and music event ‘Coastival’ is a highlight in Scarborough each February.
For those in need of retail therapy, they will find everything from high street favourites to independent retailers, who are the real hidden gems of the town centre.
Scarborough Tourist Information
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