Head of Department (8)

FE Week; Birmingham, London, Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational trust is seeking a dedicated Director of Finance and Operations to join their leadership team. This pivotal role involves driving financial management and strategic planning to support the Trust's mission of ensuring high academic achievement and social development for every child. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and School Business Managers, overseeing a range of support services while fostering a collaborative environment. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in education and possess strong leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving community.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in financial management and strategic leadership.
• Ability to manage diverse school support services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovation across the Trust.
• Manage facilities and finance with a focus on strategic outcomes.

Skills

Financial Management

Teamwork

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Health and Safety Management

Education

Relevant Financial Qualification

Management Degree

Job description

Director of Finance and Operations

Kingsway Community Trust

Salary: Circa £65 – £75K

Contract type: 37 hours a week, all year round

Location: Kingsway Community Trust Head Office, Manchester

Accountable to: The Executive Head of the Trust

Kingsway Community Trust are looking to appoint a hardworking and suitably qualified professional to join our team in supporting the Trust to achieve its long-term strategic plan.

The Trust is led and managed by one Executive Headteacher and one Trust Board. The Board of Trustees oversees and monitors the work of the Trust’s schools via its Executive Leadership team and the school’s local governing committees.

We are committed to ensuring that every child succeeds highly during their time at our schools and this commitment is at the heart of everything we do. Through excellent leadership and strong governance, we develop high academic achievement, strong social skills and a sense of place in the world for every child.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated with proven skills and experience in financial management and a strong commitment to teamwork. They will have a proven ability to manage a diverse range of school support services, including administration, catering, site and facilities, lettings and health and safety.

The Director of Finance and Operations will:

Lead the further development of specified areas of innovation across the Trust.
Play a key role in strategic leadership – contributing to leadership, management, development and governance across the Trust.
Work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and School Business Managers in ensuring that procedures and outcomes are robust and opportunities are maximised.
Take overall responsibility for the management of facilities and finance.
To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinkct.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Liz Hayden on 07706 333575 or email [e-mail]

· The closing date for application is: Monday 19th May 2025 at 9:00 am

· Interviews will be held: Date to be confirmed

Kingsway Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.