Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/CET/16319

Location

Cumbria Education Trust, Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

37,035.00 - 40,476.00 Annually (FTE)


Pay award pending

Closing Date

9:00am, 28th Jul 2025

Start Date

as soon as possible

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Interviews w/c 4th August 2025

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About this Role

Full time, permanent position - part time hours (30 hrs/ 4 days) available to the right candidate


You will be a key member of the Trust's central finance team who will assist in the development of financial management arrangements for academies in South Cumbria, whilst providing technical advice and expertise on central financial and system matters. As a key member of the Trust's wider central support team, the postholder will play an important role in supporting the direction of the Trust. This role will be suited to a accountancy professional with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a multi-complex organisation. Experience of the education and /or not for profit sector would be highly beneficial to the role but equally, the successful candidate will have:

A proven track record in managing finance operations to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in systems, controls and processes excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels and build strong working relationships strong IT skills and the ability to manage, manipulate and interpret data, with experience of managing and operating key financial systems the ability to manage time and working to tight deadlines, delegating as appropriate, whilst guiding and influencing the work of others. In return the Trust can offer you: a forward looking, positive working environment in an organisation which is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all pupils and students in our academies the opportunity to work with professional, committed and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organisation a comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary and access to the local government pension scheme and generous progressive holiday entitlement flexible working arrangements continuing professional development opportunities

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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Contact Details

Victoria Anne Lindsley

01697745721

vlindsley@cumbriaeducationtrust.org