[ref. c8656000] Director of Finance & Resources
The key responsibilities include Finance; Administration; Procurement; HR/Personnel; Management of Outsourced functions; Marketing; Infrastructure; IT; Health & Safety & Compliance; Data Protection; Risk Management and Project Management
At Matravers School we are committed to supporting you grow and develop as a professional. Whatever your experience, you will receive the excellent support of an extensive internal and external professional development programme to support your success in this vital role.You will join a very successful, collaborative and committed staff team who will challenge and support you as you progress through your career. You will play a key role in shaping the future of an excellent school and enabling our dynamic culture.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have strong financial acumen and experience in managing complex budgets within a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills.
- Possess a strong understanding of the areas of key responsibility.
- Be an effective communicator with all stakeholders.
- Embrace our vision for education and support the delivery of our culture.
- Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude towards the areas of responsibility.
Matravers School sits in the heart of Wiltshire in a delightful market town. Our extensive grounds provide exceptional opportunities for our community. Our site has welcomed over £10 million investment in it during the last few years providing world-class STEM facilities and a transformatory make-over of our other existing buildings.
We welcome visits and tours from prospective candidates. If you are interested in this post and would like to visit us, please contact Mrs Louise Fearon (Executive Assistant) on headspa@matravers.wilts.sch.uk to arrange.
Matravers School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a Section 128 Management check, and other relevant pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply:
Please send your completed application form (downloaded from www.matravers.wilts.sch.uk) and a covering letter, maximum of two sides A4 explaining how you would approach this role to headspa@matravers.wilts.sch.uk
We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity.
Closing date: noon, 3 February 2025.
If you do not hear by 11 February 2025, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews: We recommend early application as we may interview before the closing date for suitable applicants.
Matravers School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.