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Job Title: School Finance Officer Salary: £40,000 + benefits including parking on site Location: Kingston Upon Thames, Surbiton, Teddington, Hampton, Twickenham, Richmond Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will be responsible on delivering exceptional financial support to a Bursar within an Independent school environment. You will be responsible for delivering effective financial management across the school. The Finance Officer will ensure accurate financial processing, robust internal controls, clear reporting, and excellent financial service to parents, staff and suppliers. The role encompasses day-to-day accounting operations, budget monitoring, fee billing, and wider administrative financial tasks essential to the smooth running of the school. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Accounting: Handle daily financial tasks like purchase orders, invoicing, receipts, payments, and supplier communication. ? Prepare termly management accounts, year-end financial accounts, and support audits. ? Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and control accounts. ? Process journals and maintain accurate financial records. ? Create cashflow forecasts and monitor liquidity. ? Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedule. ? Ensure VAT compliance and management. ? Budgeting & Financial Monitoring: Help prepare the annual budget and long-term financial plans. ? Monitor budgets and provide analyses and variance reports. ? Advise budget holders on financial procedures and management. ? Income, Fees & Credit Control ? Generate termly fee invoices and bill for additional charges (e.g., trips, clubs, wraparound care). ? Process payments and update the sales ledger. ? Monitor debts, handle credit control, and liaise with parents. ? Manage trip finances, including tracking receipts, expenses, and reconciliation. ? Procurement & Best Value ? Process and verify purchase orders to ensure cost efficiency. ? Assist with supplier reviews, utility monitoring, and contract renewals. ? Ensure compliance with financial regulations and procurement rules. ? Systems Administration Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential accounting systems. ? Administer payment platforms and reconcile transactions. ? Support system upgrades and process improvements. ? Key Skills required: AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or significant financial administration experience (Essential). ? Experience in school finance or similar environments with multi-stream income and complex ledgers (Essential). ? Proficiency in purchase/sales ledger management, credit control, and bank reconciliation (Essential). ? Experience in preparing management accounts and supporting budget monitoring (Essential). ? Advanced skills in computerised finance systems and Microsoft Excel (Essential). ? Experience in preparing VAT returns (Essential). ? Familiarity with administering ParentPay or similar payment platforms (Desirable). ? Experience in independent school finance, particularly fee billing (Desirable). You must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for further information. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful

Deputy Chief Financial Officer Location: Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham College (travel to other sites required) Salary : SCP 40-48 (£51,356 - £60,208 FTE) Vacancy Type: 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Permanent At Sapientia Education Trust, our purpose reaches far beyond education. We inspire curiosity, nurture potential, and empower over 8,500 young people across 22 schools to flourish. Behind that success is a dedicated Finance Team who are seeking an aspiring finance leader to join the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Trust at a pivotal point in its development. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring strong financial leadership across 22 schools, enabling them to deliver world-class education. Working closely with the CFO and Finance Managers, you will lead key financial processes, strengthen controls, and support school leaders with high-quality financial insight. This role would be suited to someone looking to move into education either from practice, commercial or other public sectors. Do you have the skills to: Provide advice and support to school staff on financial and budgetary matters, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and represents best practice. Lead the Finance Team through monthly management accounts and budget setting cycles, ensuring financial and non-financial objectives are met. Lead the end of year accounts, external audit, and internal scrutiny processes to ensure all matters are resolved successfully in collaboration with the Trust's external auditors and internal scrutineers. Continuously review processes, procedures and practices to ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and compliant with all legal requirements. What We Offer: Mentoring and coaching to support your career aspirations. Sodexo benefits account and Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers. Salary sacrifice car scheme from Tusker. Hybrid working (one day per week from home after probation). 24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources. Local Government Pension scheme. If you are a CCAB/CIMA qualified professional with integrity, strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to build relationships across a diverse organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join a Trust that values your professionalism, supports your growth, and recognises the difference your work makes every day. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Applications are to be considered upon receipt, so early applications are recommended. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

The post reports directly into our Director of Finance and the team comprises of a Finance & Funding Officer and a Finance Assistant & Purchase Ledger Clerk. The postholder will have broad experience in a Finance team, ideally in an education setting. The main focus of the post will be on management reporting and payroll as the post carries the responsibility of overseeing the organisation's payroll each month. Client Details I am pleased to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Education sector in recruiting for an experienced ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant with payroll experience to take on a thoroughgoing role as part of a small, friendly Finance team of 4. Description Departmental income and expenditure accounts and consolidating them into the Institutional-wide monthly management accounts available for the SLT. To manage month-end procedures according to the timetable including (i) the sign off of balance sheet reconciliations, (ii) the calculation and posting of prepayments and accruals, and (iii) the processing and posting of card payments. Providing monthly analysis of key variances identified within each School/Business Support income and expenditure, and active involvement in any resulting action plans. This will require an excellent understanding of multiple processes spanning different Schools and Business Support functions, as well as coordinating and prioritizing workload across their team. Facilitating the budget-setting and planning process. This requires the provision of detailed budgetary performance and staffing requirement levels for each School/Department in advance of strategic financial planning meetings held each year. Outputs from these discussions underpin the organisations financial plan. Providing periodic re-forecasts for School and Business Support units and staff costs. Preparing the annual staffing complement budget. Developing a process regular updating of the staffing complement budget. Preparing capital appraisals in relation to projects Maintaining budget changes in Sage 200, ensuring appropriate documentation is retained. Maintaining the fixed-asset register. Maintaining an overview of spend within Schools and Business Support units and being proactive in identifying any issues. Issues should be resolved through early communication with the relevant School/Business Support unit and appropriate, agreed actions. Preparing the relevant tax returns including corporation tax and VAT and calculating relevant reliefs including theatre tax relief. Providing active input into completion the organisation's annual accounts including the supporting narrative and statistics. Liaising with external auditors as required. Providing input into other external statutory reporting as required. Leading on all aspects of the payroll including collation/provision of the payroll data to the outsourced payroll company for processing and dealing with staff payroll queries. Profile A successful Finance Manager should have: CCAB qualified (ACCA, CA, CIPFA, CIMA) Highly numerate and very comfortable working with large amounts of data. Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures. Demonstrably proactive in seeking solutions. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships both within a small close-knit Finance team and across the organization. The ability to communicate and convey information to non-financial people. The ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines. The ability to work on own initiative as well as under direction. Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Excel/applications in the Microsoft Office365 suite and the ability to and aptitude to be self-sufficient/to work with minimal IT support. Knowledge of Sage200 and Sage Payroll and other financial software packages. Personal integrity and high standards for self and others. Experience of working in a Finance role in an educational or performing arts setting. Proven, relevant experience in a similar accounting role. Experience in providing Finance Business Partnering Experience of project or product costing Experience of budget preparation. Experience of analysing variances and communicating these to non-financial people. Experience of running an in-house payroll. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum. Attractive benefits package tailored to support employee well-being. Generous holiday allowance to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Opportunity to work in the rewarding Education sector in Woking. Supportive and collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you are ready to take on this exciting Finance Manager role in Woking, we encourage you to apply today and contribute to this impactful organisation.

Montague Street Supervisor/Maintenance Operative Salary: £30,000 to £32,200 per annum Location : London - Montague Street & Bedford Square Department: Estates & Facilities Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor & Deputy Facilities Manager Starting Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time; Monday to Friday; 8am - 4pm (Occasional working on Saturday is required). Role Overview Responsible for the day to day upkeep and safe operation of the Montague Street premises, including carrying out and organising repairs, maintenance, room set ups and manual handling tasks. Works closely with security, maintenance and cleaning teams to ensure health and safety standards are met across the site. Oversees and coordinates the Montague Street maintenance team, providing direction and reporting to the line manager on operational delivery and planning. Main Responsibilities Operational Maintenance and Building Management: Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance across the buildings to ensure all areas remain safe and operational Complete daily inspections of building systems including heating, cooling, lighting and alarms, resolving any issues promptly Ensure furniture, fittings and equipment meet health and safety standards and are safe for use Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report on daily activities and any issues to the line manager Assist with planned preventative maintenance schedules and support the delivery of projects, events and exhibitions Health and Safety and Compliance: Oversee Legionella checks and support compliance with all statutory building requirements Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider, supporting emergency procedures and responding to incidents where required Work closely with the Health and Safety Compliance Officer and Estates team to carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with fire, COSHH and building regulations Facilities, Grounds and Housekeeping: Maintain the upkeep of external areas including grounds and gardens, arranging contractors when needed Oversee housekeeping standards, ensuring fire exits are clear, spaces are clean, and room set ups are completed efficiently Support internal logistics including deliveries, storage areas and general site organisation to ensure spaces remain safe and functional Equipment, Stock and Workshops: Support the safe operation of workshops, tools and equipment, ensuring regular checks, servicing and cleaning Monitor stock and equipment levels, arranging orders in line with purchasing procedures and maintaining accurate records Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with staff, students, contractors and visitors, providing a responsive and professional service The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All staff must: Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health & Safety) Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioural Expectations and other institutional policies. Person Specification Knowledge: Working knowledge of health and safety requirements and responsibilities Understanding of building maintenance and repair requirements Skills: Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical terms to a non technical audience Strong attention to detail Good numerical skills Ability to analyse and present basic data in a clear format Ability to carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, assembling furniture, and fixing fixtures and fittings, as well as gutter clearance Positive and proactive approach to work Well organised with a planned approach to work Experience: Experience of working in a maintenance or facilities environment Experience of carrying out building inspections and identifying repair and maintenance needs Experience of managing changing priorities and responding to varying workloads What we offer: We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days' leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday , a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities. You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures. Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London. How to Apply: Please email the below documents button below by the closing date of Sunday 12th April 2026 stating the job title in the subject heading. AA Application Form Cover Letter/Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should not be more than two-pages Full CV We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will be held the week commencing on week commencing Monday 20th April 2026 . Informal enquires should be addressed by an email. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.

Dedicate Recruitment is proud to partner with a prominent Multi Academy Trust in their search for a dedicated Finance Manager. Based in Sittingbourne, this role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial health and accountability of an organisation that oversees 19 academies. The Finance Manager will play a key role in producing accurate budgets and monitoring financial data to support Heads of Schools, Trust Principals, Governors, and Directors. Working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, you will help develop and maintain robust systems to ensure compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook, deliver sound financial controls, and achieve value for money. Your responsibilities will involve supporting financial planning, monitoring budgets, preparing management accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. You will also be involved in overseeing payroll reconciliation, assisting with audits, producing cash flow and forecast reports, and maintaining financial procedures across the Trust. An understanding of multi-academy trusts and previous finance management experience will be essential for success in this role. Experience as a Finance Manager, preferably within a Multi Academy Trust environment Strong understanding of financial regulations and the Academies Financial Handbook Proven ability to produce budgets, forecasts, and management accounts Experience in financial reporting, monitoring variances, and managing cash flow Excellent line management and communication skills Proficiency with financial systems and maintaining financial controls Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external auditors In return, this role offers a competitive salary package, excellent opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing educational organisation. The organisation values a proactive and supportive approach, fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise will be truly valued. Interviews: April 2026 Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C's, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.

Director of Highways & Transport - Essex County Council Temporary, Full Time £900 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Chelmsford, Essex Closing Date: 8th March 2026 We are seeking an experienced leader for an initial temporary period of 6 months, who can provide strong on site visibility approximately two days per week, or as required. The ideal candidate for the role of Director of Highways and Transport will be commercially astute and highly experienced in managing large-scale highways services, preferably within a client side contract environment, through business change and/or contract implementation. The Role The incumbent Director of Highways & Transport has been seconded to ensure delivery of the procurement of the Council's replacement Highways maintenance contract. This is the largest contract in the Council and the largest of its type in England. ECC now requires an experienced and highly motivated interim Service Director to run all BAU aspects of the service and to lead the planning work required to prepare for disaggregation of the Transport Authority function to the newly created Greater Essex Combined County Authority and to plan for the disaggregation of the Highways Authority function to the new Unitary Authorities, as determined by MHCLG. This is expected to be 3, 4 or 5 new councils in place by April 2028, with MHCLG expected to make the 'minded to' decision by 31 March 2026. It is therefore vital that the interim Director is fully conversant with leading and planning change; ensuring tight contractual compliance in a mature and well performing partnership contract with the incumbent provider, Ringway Jacobs; working collaboratively with elected members of all parties, as we enter an all-out local election in May 2026; the leadership of the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit, including working with Education colleagues to manage the safe delivery of Home to School Transport in a financially challenging market; ensuring delivery of a £24m BSIP programme; collaborating with DfT, National Highways; MHCLG and Homes England on interventions to improve the capacity and safety on the A12, following the government's decision to cancel the widening scheme, lead on ensuring our Highways capital programme is delivered in accordance with member priorities on time and within budget; delivering the Local Transport Plan and the published commitments in our strategic plan: Everyone's Essex. You will also lead the hand back of the A130 PFI contract. You will need to be a seasoned political and commercial operator with excellent leadership, communication, planning, technical, financial management, safety focus and people engagement and motivation skills with a keen eye for performance. You will have a track record of leading a Highways and Transport function of similar scale and complexity and will need to have low ego, as this role is part of a high performing team of Service Directors, all focused on delivering BAU, delivering a challenging MTRS, and planning for LGR and devolution. In other words, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant difference to the people of Essex and to bring strength to the Council's senior leadership. This leader is passionate about Highways and Transport, the need to keep our Highway Network safe and functional, to develop and deliver new infrastructure to accompany economic growth and enable people to travel safely and sustainably whether by foot, cycle, private or public motorised and non motorised transport. Partnership working with private sector providers delivering muti millions of pounds of services and schemes is a significant part of this role, but equally important are the relationships with our District, Borough, Parish and City Councils, our Essex Unitary Partners and Central Government. Therefore, the leader will need to take an effective commercial and innovative approach to how we maintain and develop our highways and transport services and infrastructure whilst being sensitive to differing expectations and needs or different stakeholders. Acting as the Authority's Senior Responsible Officer on Highways and Transport matters this leader will need to be both influential and resilient in promoting Essex at a national level and being the focal point for the Member led Authority. This role requires a focused and determined leader, who has the drive and creativity to do things differently and forge new relationships and collaborations across Essex, the East of England and Nationally in the short, medium and longer terms including through any possible Local Government Reforms, LGR. Working within the context of an evolving central government highways and transport agenda and associated financial constraints, this leader will understand how to balance their focus and attention to deliver the best outcomes for Essex, our communities and our businesses to ensure a sustainable future for all. The leader has a wide-ranging role across multiple other Council functions and important part to play in influencing council wide services and strategies in Education, Adults, Procurement, Finance, Public Health, Legal, Environment and Economic Growth, in delivering sustainable services across the breadth of Highways and Transport. To request a copy of the full role profile, including Operation and service accountabilities, please . The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge of Highways and Transport in a similarly complex Highways Authority. A deep understanding, gained through significant experience, in developing solutions to deliver value for money services in a relevant service/functional area. Strong project management and commercial experience with evidence of a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with programmes of Highways and Transport work. Experience and ability to operate at the most senior level with our stakeholders, supply chains and partners to operate, negotiate, agree and deliver appropriate commercial structures which incentivise delivery, including dispute resolution. Proven track record of responsibility for client management in the delivery of large commercial contracts in Transportation and/or Highways. Ability to focus on results, forging a strong team from diverse backgrounds to achieve strategic objectives. Proven communication skills with an ability to influence both strategically, tactically, operationally and corporately in a complex organisation with senior stakeholders. Proven track record of using professional expertise to deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes, while managing conflicting priorities. Experience of successful delivery within a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment. Experience of creating and proactively leading change initiatives in a complex environment. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Please note that Essex County Council has determined that the off payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and where a worker elects to provide their services through an intermediary (such as a personal services company) then income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community.

Interim SEND Consultant - Banding Framework & SEND Funding Remote £450 per day (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract (Potential for extension) A local authority is seeking an experienced SEND Consultant to lead a strategic review and testing of its SEND banding framework and develop a clear, transparent cost library for specialist provision.This is a senior consultancy assignment suited to someone with strong local authority SEND leadership experience, particularly across funding, finance, commissioning, and strategic SEND reform. Key Responsibilities Test and validate the proposed SEND banding framework using real case scenarios Design an evidence-based cost library to support consistent funding decisions Analyse SEND finance and operational data to ensure fairness and accuracy Produce clear reports and recommendations for senior leadership Ensure the model aligns with upcoming national SEND reforms and the Schools White Paper Engage with LA officers, SENCOs, headteachers, and finance teams We're looking for Significant Local Authority SEND experience at a senior or strategic level Strong understanding of SEND funding, high needs finance, or commissioning Excellent analytical, modelling, and reporting skills Experience delivering complex SEND projects independently Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.

About Vet Partners Vet Partners are a group of vet practices and businesses across the UK, working in true partnership to help keep pets healthy and happy. Their journey started in 2015 with three practices, the CEO and founder was a vet herself and collaborate with other experienced veterinary professionals, to create a caring group of veterinary practices and businesses with a welcoming, family feel, guided by people with extensive experience of practice life and pet care. This spans across, veterinary practices and veterinary business such as nursing schools, laboratories and pet crematoriums. Today they are proud to have developed a supportive group of over 850 sites across the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Portugal and Ireland with 12000 employees globally. Sharing a commitment to treating every animal like one of their own, whilst offering their own individual set of services to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. In the UK, Vet Partners presence is based in York where their veterinary teams receive centralised support in all areas, from finance to IT and marketing, as well as fantastic benefits, training and investment, meaning they can focus on what really matters: delivering outstanding care to your pets. Due to continued growth and the requirement to develop new markets, Elevation Recruitment are partnering with Vet Partners to recruit a Group Brand Director. This is a key role for the business at a global and group level. Role: Group Brand Director Reporting to: Chief Marketing Officer Location: York based, with hybrid working The Role: As Group Brand Director, you will hold end-to-end ownership of the group's brand across the UK and Europe, setting the long-term brand vision, strategy, and execution for the organisation. You will lead a significant brand transformation, evolving the business from a historically B2B-focused organisation to a trusted, emotionally resonant parent and endorser brand that engages both B2B and B2C audiences. Operating at Group level, you will ensure the brand drives growth, reputation, talent attraction, and long-term value, while empowering local markets to deliver culturally relevant execution. This role requires a seasoned brand leader with experience navigating complexity, scale, and multi-market environments. Responsibilities: Brand Strategy Define and own the group brand positioning and strategy across all audiences and European markets. Translate company culture, values, and strategic priorities into a clear, compelling, and differentiated brand narrative. Design the brand architecture, clearly articulating the relationship between the parent brand and local practice brands, and ensuring adoption across markets. Brand Evolution and growth Lead the evolution of the brand from B2B to B2C, establishing the group brand as a trusted endorser that creates emotional connection, awareness, and preference. Oversee the phased launch of the brand to B2C audiences, initially in the UK and subsequently across European markets. Ensure the brand plays a central role in supporting client recruitment, loyalty, and talent attraction, while strengthening overall company reputation. Brand Guardianship Establish and monitor key brand health KPIs (awareness, reputation, NPS, etc.) across markets, using insights to inform strategy. Maintain strong awareness of European market trends, competitor activity, digital and channel developments, and consumer behaviour shifts. Provide senior leadership and direction to country marketing and communications teams through dotted-line relationships. Partner closely with country leadership to navigate cultural nuance, market maturity, and regulatory complexity. Act as the champion for brand consistency and integrity across all internal and external communications. Brand Activation & Experience Set the plans for brand activation across all key touchpoints, including digital, social, in-practice experience, PR, and corporate communications. Own key group channels: corporate websites, group-level social media, and PR (including crisis communications). Partner with marketing teams to ensure consistent, high-quality execution of brand plans, tailored to local market needs. Lead external creative partners to bring the brand to life visually and emotionally, across all content and channels. Leadership & Collaboration Operate as a senior leader, partnering with the Senior Management Team including Country Leads, to embed the brand across the organisation. Influence at the highest levels, aligning stakeholders around a shared brand vision and direction. Build strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment across markets, functions, and leadership teams.

Permanent, Full Time Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to support the ongoing delivery of the Group's ambitious strategic plan to become an exceptional FE provider. The successful candidate will function as the Group's Chief Financial Officer and deputise for the Chief Executive as occasion requires. As Chief Financial Officer the incoming postholder should either hold a business or accountancy qualification or have a track record of providing strategic leadership in finance as well as substantial knowledge of HR, estates, operational systems and risk management in a complex multi-site organisation as the DCEO has Group responsibilities for Audit and Finance, Human Resources, Digital and IT Services, Management Information and Planning and Facilities and Estates. Following the retirement of our longstanding DCEO the incoming postholder will take over from a long period of sustained excellence in the delivery of the Group's Corporate Services, its compliance and financial performance. We will appoint an individual with a track record of proven leadership in the FE or another sector, backed by strong evidence of ongoing high performance in key Corporate metrics. This role requires a wide range of insight and experience across different aspects of resource management as well as a profound commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct in public service. The incoming postholder will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working in a complex organisation with challenging funding regimes and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. The postholder will maintain the controls required by the Corporation to ensure accountability for managing the use of public funds. The role will be part of the wider Group Leadership Team taking an executive lead in all aspects of financial, human resources and estates management across the successful South Thames Colleges Group, formed in 2017 through merger. South Thames Colleges Group brings together four Colleges across South West London and this role will be a cornerstone for the next phase of its growth and development. The recruitment process will consist of the following stages: 13 March - Advertisements published 31 March 2026 - Recruitment closes 2 April 2026 - Longlisting complete; all candidates notified of decision 16 April 2026 - Longlisted candidates attend an assessment day; shortlisting at end of day and candidates informed of outcomes 17 April 2026 - Shortlisted candidates interviewed; appointment made subject to Corporation approval and satisfactory pre-employment checks South Thames Colleges Group very much encourages applications from candidates whose backgrounds are as diverse as the learners who attend the Group's Colleges. When clicking on 'Apply', you will be taken to the STCG Recruitment platform where you can download some supporting documents including a welcome from the Chair of Governors, the job description and person specification, South Thames Colleges Group's inspection report from May 2024, South Thames Colleges Group's financial statements from 2024-25, South Thames Colleges Group's School and Business Partnerships Impact Report 2024-25 and the Group's strategic plan. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Group Principal/Chief Executive, Peter Mayhew-Smith, The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Iris Recruitment who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.

About Vet Partners Vet partners are a group of vet practices and businesses across the UK, working in true partnership to help keep pets healthy and happy. Their journey started in 2015 with three practices, the CEO and founder was a vet herself and collaborate with other experienced veterinary professionals, to create a caring group of veterinary practices and businesses with a welcoming, family feel, guided by people with extensive experience of practice life and pet care. This spans across, veterinary practices and veterinary business such as nursing schools, laboratories and pet crematoriums. Today they are proud to have developed a supportive group of over 850 sites across the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Portugal and Ireland with 12000 employees globally. Sharing a commitment to treating every animal like one of their own, whilst offering their own individual set of services to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. In the UK, Vet Partners presence is based in York where their veterinary teams receive centralised support in all areas, from finance to IT and marketing, as well as fantastic benefits, training and investment, meaning they can focus on what really matters: delivering outstanding care to your pets. Due to continued growth and the requirement to develop new markets, Elevation Recruitment are partnering with Vet Partners to recruit a Group Digital Director. This is a key role for the business at a global and group level. Role: Group Digital Director Reporting to: Chief Marketing Officer Location: York based, with hybrid working Salary & Benefits : HealthShield cash plan on completion of 1 Month service Pension - Legal & General Salary Sacrifice pension- Statutory 5% employee + 3% Cycle-to-Work Scheme Staff Discount - 15% at our Veterinary Practices Flexible working Hybrid working Group life assurance Private Medical insurance CPD Allowances Pet health plan and pet discount Childcare vouchers Enhanced sick pay Enhanced parental leave The Role: As Group Digital Director, you will lead the optimisation, governance, and future evolution of the group's digital ecosystem, spanning 400+ websites across 9 European countries to drive client acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term value, while defining the next generation of digital touchpoints, including the strategic application of AI and emerging technologies. As Group Digital Director, you will hold end-to-end ownership of the group's digital experience and platforms, setting the vision, strategy, and execution that ensures digital is a driver of growth through excellent client. Operating at group level, you will balance strong central leadership with effective local execution, creating scalable digital frameworks that enable market responsiveness while maintaining performance, consistency, and security. This role requires a seasoned digital leader experienced in managing complex, multi-market digital estates and driving transformation at scale. Responsibilities: Digital Vision & Strategy Define and own the group-wide digital vision and roadmap, aligned to enterprise strategy and client needs. Establish digital as a key support of client acquisition and retention. Define the future digital ecosystem, including websites, platforms, tools, data, and emerging technologies such as AI-driven personalisation, automation, and experience optimisation. Act as the group authority on digital innovation, experience design, and platform evolution. Digital Client Experience & Optimisation Lead the continuous optimisation of the group's 400+ websites across 9 countries, ensuring they deliver best-in-class user experience, performance, accessibility, and conversion. Define client journey across all digital touchpoints, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and consistent experiences. Drive data-led optimisation across acquisition, engagement, and retention, using insight to prioritise investment and improvement. Ensure digital experiences reflect brand, trust, and regulatory requirements across markets. Multi-Market Governance & Platform Leadership Design and implement a scalable digital governance model, balancing central standards with local market flexibility. Establish clear decision rights, platform standards, operating models, and KPIs across countries and brands. Lead platform consolidation, rationalisation, and optimisation where appropriate to reduce complexity and improve performance. Ensure strong oversight of digital risk, security, compliance, and resilience across the estate in close collaboration with IT. Innovation, AI & Future Touchpoints Lead the identification, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled and emerging digital capabiliti

Head of Finance About this Role Jewish Community Academy Trust (JCAT) is seeking a Head of Finance to join our central team to take responsibility for the management of Financial Administration, Financial Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting for the Trust, as well as the quality of financial support to JCAT's academies. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and we seek an experienced and ambitious individual who is ready to grow their career within our Trust. Key Responsibilities Management of the Finance team: knowing how to delegate appropriately and build the team in light of capabilities and capacities of staff Budgeting & forecasting: Manage the annual budgeting cycle and continuously monitor the current financial position for schools and multi-academy trust through accurate and reliable monthly forecasts Financial management: Be the key technical accountant, taking responsibility for overseeing the production of the Financial Statements Supporting schools: Build strong relationships with Headteachers so they can maximise value in their budget What We're Looking For: Qualifications: ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Management Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage stakeholders and handle multiple priorities. Key Experience: producing a set of Financial Statements and taking an organisation through an external audit developing an annual budget for a complex organisation excellent knowledge of the Academies Trust Handbook and financial compliance experience ideally gained in schools and multi-academy trusts Why Join Us? At JCAT we are focused on building strong relationship between school, the home and the community. Contribution at all levels are valued and recognised. We offer a competitive salary, career development opportunities, generous annual leave plus Jewish holidays which fall in a weekday, opportunities for hybrid working, plus generous local government pension scheme membership. You'll also have the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact on the success and wellbeing of students and staff across the Trust. Interested? If you're ready to take on a diverse and rewarding role within our Trust, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications both from within and outside the Jewish community. Pre-application conversations with our CEO / Head of HR are much welcomed. Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026. JCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note successful candidates for all JCAT vacancies will be requested to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Senior Philanthropy Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Senior Philanthropy Officer Location UK Wide £37,142 per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 123REC Full time 37.5 hours per week we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub around the UK Contract: Permanent Disclosure: A DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will not be working with school and community groups in the region. ABOUT THE ROLE Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement, Philanthropy and Partnerships team As the Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will join a motivated, passionate and supportive fundraising team. You will work closely with specialists across all areas of fundraising and, supported by our Philanthropy Manager, you will take the lead on managing relationships with high value funders who support the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. In this role, you will lead on developing strong strategic relationships with Trusts and Foundations and high value supporters. You will create clear and engaging funding proposals, that involve multiple stakeholders and deliver face-to-face presentations when required. A key part of your work will be developing relationship building strategies and creating tailored funder experiences. Your contribution will help secure long-term funding and strengthen the impact of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. What You ll Be Doing Lead the stewardship of high value funders and provide clear, consistent and meaningful engagement. Develop and manage strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations to build long-term partnerships. Lead on securing significant grant income by creating compelling proposals at the five and six figure level. Carry out proactive prospect research to identify new funding opportunities and strengthen the funding pipeline. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing compelling proposals and impact reports, thinking creatively, problem solving and putting themselves in the shoes of our high-value funders. ABOUT YOU We re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don t need to meet every requirement if you feel you d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Proven experience of securing new income and building partnerships through cold approaches to Trusts and Foundations or other high value donors. Experience of producing persuasive high-value proposals and impact-focused reports for new and existing Trust and Foundations and high value donor supporters. Experience of developing stewardship/relationship building strategies and creating tailored donor experiences. Proven experience of managing high-value funder/donor relationships The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. LIVING OUR VALUES At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we re a values driven organisation. We re looking for people who are: Always Learning curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement. Championing Equity inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. Taking Ownership proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. Delivering Together collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. WHAT WE OFFER We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. Wellbeing Support 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about Free, confidential support service available 24/7 Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme Financial Benefits Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays. Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Bike, computer and season ticket loans Discount benefits London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London). Death in Service benefit 3 x annual Salary Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Application deadline: 23:59, 29 March 2026 Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 06 April 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Job Title: University Access Officer Salary: £26, 227.50 per annum. Closing Date: Monday 16th March at midday. Reporting to: Programme Manager Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Job Location: Birmingham and The Black Country - currently Moseley School, Wood Green Academy and Ormiston Forge Academy. As this job is based in three schools each week and regular travel is required, a full UK driver's license is essential. Interviews: From Friday 20th March Start date: Early May 2026 About theorganisation The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students' grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Young people on our programme are 50% more likely to place at a top university compared to statistically similar students. Safeguarding Statement The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. Why work at The Access Project People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we're a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve our mission. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation. We value every individual who works at The Access Project, and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they're proud to tell people they work at The Access Project. Our values Empowerment We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals. Courage We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission. Impact We evolve our programmes through an evidence led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes. Inclusion We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission. Ownership We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask "What can I do to improve my results?" About the role This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in three of our schools in Birmingham and The Black Country. The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of The Access Project's team to ensure that the delivery of our programmes is optimised. Role responsibilities Work directly with students, mentoring in an impactful, professional and safe manner. Engage with school staff, your Programme Manager, and students in school to ensure that you have fully enrolled cohorts across all programmes. Coordinate the delivery of the programmes across allocated schools, acting as the sole on site representative of The Access Project. Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications. Upload information onto the Salesforce database in a timely manner (training is provided). Work proactively with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes. Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on our programmes progress. Support the wider team by attending university site visits which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided). Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project's Programme Managers or Director. Schools with tuition and coaching in their model All the above responsibilities, with the addition of: Match students for 1:1 tuition with volunteer tutors. Monitor student attendance to 1:1 tutorials and/or coaching sessions and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance. Manage volunteer tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems. Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate. Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme. Manage students' relationships with volunteer tutors through monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls. Work collaboratively with Tuition & Coaching team to elevate attendance issues with students and schools and coordinate the effective delivery of coaching and group tuition offers. Person specification Essential: Demonstrable skills in mentoring groups of students and 1:1. Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels. Resilient and adaptable. Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem solving mindset. Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise. Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders. Good sense of attention to detail. Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. Desirable: Experience of working in a multi site environment. Training and Development You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for University Access Officers to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. Benefits 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays Plus 5 Winter closure days assigned by the organisation PerkBox - offering shopping discounts, gym memberships, holiday discounts, learning and more. Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff. Online Medical assistance - access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. Interest free travelcard loans. Travel allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable. Cycle scheme loans. 2 paid Volunteering Days 1 Wellbeing Day Employer's pensions contributions (3%). Learning and development opportunities The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements. Equal Opportunities Statement The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged. The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organisation, there is under representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care experienced, from low socio economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission. We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us. Disclosure of a Criminal Record The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. 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Chief Finance Officer The Priestley Academy Trust - Together, creating opportunity and aspiration for every child Contract: Full time, permanent Salary range: Negotiable Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Head Office, Bradford The Priestley Academy Trust is looking to appoint an experienced CFO to be responsible for the financial sustainability and development of our Trust. The Priestley Academy Trust is a group of six schools located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, created to provide a local solution in providing outstanding education. As CFO, the successful candidate will provide high quality leadership and management of the Trust's finance, procurement and risk functions to enable our Trust to run smoothly, efficiently and effectively in the delivery of The Trust's core aims. We are looking for someone who will prioritise accuracy and attention to detail and demonstrate clear analytical skills with which to interpret and evaluate information. In partnership with this, you will have strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels. As Chief Finance Officer, you will: Be a key member of the Senior Executive Group in delivering on the vision and values, ensuring they are fully embedded across all schools and lived out across the Trust. Ensure that the Trust resources are managed efficiently, ethically and professionally, conforming to all internal and external regulations and being ultimately responsible for the proper financial conduct of the institution. Provide strategic guidance, leadership and management of all the Trust's finances, advising the CEO/ Accounting Officer, Trustees and Headteachers (budget holders) on all financial matters relating to the Trust. Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of financial support services throughout the Trust, including the operation of our accounting system and implementation of sophisticated systems of internal control. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful financial management along with the capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities. Safeguarding The Priestley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment is subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks. How to apply To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenna Everett on or email The closing date for applications is: Thursday 16th April 2026 at 9am Shortlisting will take place: Monday 20th April 2026 Interviews will take place: Thursday 30th April 2026 Further information and application forms can be found on

An educational trust in Bradford is seeking a Chief Finance Officer responsible for the financial sustainability and development of six schools. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in financial management. As CFO, you will ensure efficient management of resources and provide strategic guidance on financial matters while collaborating with senior stakeholders. A commitment to safeguarding is essential for this role. Salary is negotiable based on experience.