HR & Finance Assistant (Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hempstalls is seeking a HR & Finance Assistant to support key business functions in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will ensure effective operations through detailed work and excellent interpersonal skills. Opportunities for personal and career development offered, along with various employee benefits. Applications due by midday on 3rd October.

Benefits

Employee benefits such as retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Work effectively with colleagues across the academy.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Confidently use a range of IT systems.
• Conscientious worker with attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure key business functions are carried out efficiently.
• Support the School Business Manager and school team.

Skills

Workload prioritization

Collaboration

Motivation and enthusiasm

IT system proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Google applications

Job description

Overview

HR & Finance Assistant

35.5 Hours per week

Level 5, scp 7 - 12, £26,402.69 - £28,597.75 pro rata
Actual salary £22,158 - £24,000
This is a permanent, term time only position

We are excited to be seeking to appoint a HR & Finance Assistant within our growing and progressive academy.

This role is based within our busy office team, who play a crucial role in the smooth operations of our popular and friendly academy.

We welcome applications from individuals who thrive on using initiative, keeping busy and providing excellent support to the academy through their diligence, attention to detail and friendly personality. The successful candidate will ensure that key business functions are carried out efficiently through the support provided to the School Business Manager and wider school team.

You must be able to:

• Prioritise your workload and meet deadlines
• Work effectively with colleagues within and outside of the Academy
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
• Use a range of IT systems, including google based applications, confidently
• Be a conscientious worker with an eye for detail
• Communicate effectively through a range of mediums and be able to build excellent relationships

What we offer

• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust;
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more;
• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;
• Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership;
• A superb school building with a supportive facilities management contract in place;
• The opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, friendly, highly experienced and supportive team.

Deadline for applications: Midday, Friday 3rd October

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th October

To start as soon as possible, subject to pre employment checks

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS

In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

Applications should be made via our SAMrecruit page:

https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/View/19279#

To arrange a visit to our Academy, please contact [e-mail]