Finance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to EAP

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Staff wellbeing events

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Development opportunities

Job summary

Greenhead College is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented finance administrator to join our Finance team in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will join an established, friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and teamwork.

Details of the role and person specification can be found on the Greenhead College website. We offer access to the Schools Advisory Service, onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing events, enhanced maternity/paternity pay and opportunities

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented candidate with strong administrative skills.
• Numerical skills and ability to work in a Finance team.
• Ability to collaborate in a friendly, supportive environment.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Administrative

Numerical

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-orientated individual with strong administrative and numerical skills to join our Finance team.

The successful candidate will be joining an established, friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and teamwork.

Details of the role and person specification can be found within the job description on the Greenhead College website.

What the college offers its staff

• Access to the Schools Advisory Service EAP, offering counselling, physiotherapy and other support services


• Free use of onsite gym facilities (6.45 am to 8.15 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm)


• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme


• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year, including a dedicated staff wellbeing day


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Further details about the role

Our commitment to student and staff well-being is reflected in our achievements. In July 2024, we received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award in recognition of the comprehensive support we provide. In March 2025, OFSTED once again graded the College as ‘Outstanding’ in all six key areas, and as making a strong contribution to skills needs, identifying no areas for improvement.

Most recently in April 2025, we were honoured to be named Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards. These accolades highlight the dedication and high standards demonstrated by our students and staff across all roles.

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able College Leadership Team, and a highly experienced Board, who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s purpose and principles, and strategic priorities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.