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Are you ready to make a real impact in education finance? Step into the role of Senior Contracts Officer and help shape the financial integrity of schools and academies, ensuring every decision supports better outcomes for learners. You’ll manage flexible traded finance support services for schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs). Your work will ensure sound financial planning, integrity and budgetary control, especially for complex and high risk contracts. You’ll provide expert advice and guidance, mentor colleagues and play a vital part in supporting our marketing strategy and service delivery.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and mentor a team of Contracts Officers to deliver high quality financial services
Ensure consistent service delivery across all contracts, initiating staff training as needed
Review and allocate contractual work, optimising resources within the team
Act as the first point of contact for Contract Officers, ensuring Service Level Agreements are met
Support and manage high risk contracts, providing financial management advice to schools
Liaise with Service Delivery Lead Officers on Financial Issues, escalating concerns where necessary
Advise schools and academies on financial and management accounting packages, ensuring timely financial returns
Requirements:
Hold a financial qualification or demonstrate proven ability in finance roles
Experience of working within a finance department
Great communication skills both written and verbal
Able to build strong relationships with customers and staff and deliver an outstanding service
Experience leading and managing staff effectively while supporting their development
Good IT and organisational skills
Good understanding of national and location financial policies and controls with knowledge of schools financial systems
What we offer:
25 days annual leave
Life assurance cover (4x salary)
Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress