Finance & Estate Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Retford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elizabethan Academy is seeking an ambitious and highly organised Finance and Estates Officer to join our professional support team. Working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, this role will help ensure the Academy's finances, estate and operational functions are managed effectively and efficiently.

You will lead payroll, budgeting and procurement, oversee health and safety compliance and support the management of our PFI contract.

Qualifications

• Experience managing monthly payroll processes, including overtime and expenses.
• Experience budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Experience with procurement and financial administration in a school/public sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Academy's monthly payroll processes, including overtime, expenses and contractual variations.
• Support budget monitoring, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement and financial administration in line with Academy procedures.
• Manage relationships with contractors, service providers and external agencies.
• Coordinate estates management activities to ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment.
• Lead and monitor health and safety compliance across the Academy.
• Support the effective management of the Academy's PFI contract and associated services.
• Produce accurate reports and management information for senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements and Academy policies.
• Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and records.

Skills

Financial skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Do you have the skills to manage financial operations, payroll, estates and compliance within a busy and successful school environment?

The Elizabethan Academy is seeking an ambitious and highly organised Finance and Estates Officer to join our professional support team. Working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, this is a key role that will help ensure the Academy's finances, estate and operational functions are managed effectively and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual who enjoys variety, responsibility and working as part of a team committed to supporting outstanding outcomes for young people.

As Finance and Estates Officer, you will play a leading role in the day-to-day management of the Academy's financial processes, payroll administration, health and safety compliance, estates management and contractor relationships. You will also be instrumental in supporting the ongoing management of our PFI contract and preparations for future contract transition arrangements.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with strong financial and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. Experience of working within a school, academy or public sector environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Lead the Academy's monthly payroll processes, including overtime, expenses and contractual variations.
• Support budget monitoring, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement and financial administration in line with Academy procedures.
• Manage relationships with contractors, service providers and external agencies.
• Coordinate estates management activities to ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment.
• Lead and monitor health and safety compliance across the Academy.
• Support the effective management of the Academy's PFI contract and associated services.
• Produce accurate reports and management information for senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements and Academy policies.
• Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and records.

What the school offers its staff

At The Elizabethan Academy, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the effective operation of the Academy and to develop your expertise across a broad range of finance and estates functions.

The Elizabethan Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 25th November 2026 Interviews Monday 30th November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.