Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Job role: Trust Finance & Operations Manager

Salary: FMAT Point G7 - £40,454 p.a.

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week: Year Round

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2020

Interviews: TBC

The Trust is looking to recruit a suitably qualified Finance & Operations Manager to take responsibility for delivering a professional, efficient and effective finance and facilities service to the Trust. The position sits within the Trust Business Team.

Applicants should have experience in a Finance and Operations role and will have a working knowledge of operational compliance as well as finance and budgetary management.

The post holder will provide support to the Trust HR & Business Manager in all aspects of finance and operational management.

What we are looking for:
• A good understanding and practical experience of financial management and operational compliance.
• Previous experience of working in an educational setting is desirable but not essential

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:
• Encouragement to develop your career
• A friendly, strong and supportive team
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Fulston Manor is consistently one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.
Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

Our Trust Business Team supports all schools in the Trust in the areas of finance, payroll, Human Resources, and Facilities. This role will have day to day oversight of the finance and facilities functions reporting into the Trust HR & Business Manager.

The role is an immediate requirement within the Trust. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Manager with a covering letter (email acceptable) to recruitment@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Applications by CV will not be accepted.

For any further information, however, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

A job description and person specification is attached for further details.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’