Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Southfield Trust
Lindfield Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0BQ
Email: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Join Our Team
This is a great opportunity for an effective Deputy Finance Manager to play an integral role in the smooth operation of the finance function at The Southfield Trust. The Trust has four schools across six sites, all in Eastbourne and the successful candidate should be prepared to travel to all sites.
The Role
As Deputy Finance Manager, you will support the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the Finance Team and assuming responsibility in their absence. You will support in the management of the monthly financial processes required of the academies and ensuring compliance and at all time ensure high standards of financial integrity within the Trust.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
* An ability to work to deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
* Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
* Relevant qualifications (please see job description & personal specification)
We Offer
* A supportive and welcoming staff team
* Opportunities for professional development
* A dynamic and creative work environment
Contract
* This is a permanent position subject to a successful probationary year
* The paid hours of work are 37 hrs. per week - Monday to Friday with an unpaid half an hour lunch break
* This is a full-time post which is paid for 52 weeks per year.
* The salary will be £38,865 (Grade 11.29)
Apply Now
For more information about the Trust please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Visits to a Trust school are encouraged - please email your contact details to the HR team at recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com if you would like to arrange a visit or for more information.
Candidates should be prepared to work at and travel to any one of our school sites.
Please complete a support-staff application form for this post, which can be accessed via the Vacancies tab on our website along with the Job Description and Person Specification.
* The closing date for this position is midday, on Monday 21st April 2025.
* Interview date TBC.
* If you do not receive a response to your application by Friday 23rd May 2025, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We look forward to receiving your application. We do not accept CVs. Your application will be accepted if sent by email to: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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