Trust Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Trust Deputy Chief Financial Officer

L10 – L14 (£58,959 - £65,010) depending on qualifications and experience

Full Time (37 hours per week) Permanent

All year round – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

This is an exciting time to join Castle Phoenix Trust, to feel valued as we progress on our journey of continued success and growth.  We are looking to recruit an experienced qualified accountant to the role of Deputy CFO to work alongside the CFO in a leadership and developmental role. This role will be pivotal in advising and influencing the finance team and operational leaders in the Trust. Within the Trust there are currently 6 schools, 3 primary and 3 secondary schools.

You will support the CFO on all aspects of delivery of the objectives of the Finance function within the Trust and ensure that the Trust's approach to the development and delivery of strategic implementation plans is underpinned with consistent supportive, rigorous, and effective processes, including governance, assurance and risk management arrangements and that the Trust's delivery capability and context is embedded, consistent with our strategic objectives.

We will be looking for excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, a discrete, flexible and professional attitude, the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions.  You will be committed to the Trust’s working values including Respect To All From All as well as the Trust’s people strategy to Attract and Recruit the Best Staff and to Retain and Reward Staff through Recognising their Contribution. You will be able to quickly establish credibility, partnership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders. Some flexibility in working hours may be required to support evening meetings, specific project work, with prior notice. Travel will be required so the successful candidate would need to provide their own transport for business use.

This fulfilling role will provide a wealth of developmental opportunities and we will ensure you receive a comprehensive induction programme and our commitment to your own CPD. We offer a range of benefits which include the excellent local government pension scheme, 28 days holidays plus bank holidays including some flexibility to take holidays during term time, opportunities for agile working, cycle to work scheme, access to the on-site gym and swimming pool, free parking, an employee discount scheme and investment in staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.

Castle Phoenix Trust has a great deal to be proud of, with super facilities and a desire to continuously improve. If you have the passion and determination to be a valued part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Visits and applications:

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Karen Steele. karen.steele@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk 

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 20 May 2024

Interviews: w/c 03 June 2024

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.