Finance & HR Officer

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VACANCY FOR FINANCE & HR OFFICER AT HATTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY VIA THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

Required from September 2023

Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time + 10 days during the school holidays). There may be some flexibility with the number of hours per week, if required.

Alternatively, we are happy to consider a split role of Finance Officer (up to 25 hours per week) and HR Officer (approximately 12 hours per week) for suitably qualified candidates.

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Point 7-12, £22,369 - £24,496 FTE (£19,706 - £21,580 Actual Salary) based on 37 hour per week Finance/HR Officer role.

Responsible to the Headteacher - Hatton Park Primary School

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and well-organised Finance & HR Officer to join our friendly, supportive team at Hatton Park Primary School. The role will be busy, varied and responsible as you will be undertaking the day-to-day finance and HR administration for the school. Aspects of the finance role will include managing and processing orders; payment of invoices, school trip monies and liaising with suppliers as well as payroll, day-to-day accounts and reconciliation. The HR function will include maintaining accurate personnel files, updating absence records; processing contractual variations and managing the school’s single central record.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and you will be supported in your role by the core team including Trust HR Manager and Trust Accountant.

The opportunity:

• You will be playing a vital role in the day-to-day running of the finance and HR function at the school
• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a real difference!
• Outstanding professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in Finance and HR
• Expert support from core team of professionals in Finance and HR
• A term-time plus 2 week role - offering flexibility around other commitments

The ideal candidate:

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language & Mathematics
• Finance and/or HR qualification
• Understanding of general accounting procedures and processes
• Understanding of HR procedures and processes e.g. safer recruitment; absence management
• Competent IT user - Excel, Word and Outlook and/or Pupil Asset/SIMs
• Knowledge of finance software packages e.g. PSF or similar
• High level of accuracy when working with data
• Ability to prioritise, communicate and contribute effectively
• Is committed, reliable and has excellent professional standards

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous sick pay and annual leave
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 29 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below or contact Senior HR Officer (Caroline Day) - email address is cday@meridiantrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th July 2023 (by 9am)

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 17th July 2023

Please note that Meridian Trust reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week

Salary: £22,369.00-£24,496.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023