School is a small 14-19 school specialising in Engineering and Business which opened in September 2014. This is a very important post which requires someone with drive and ambition. The business management function at Lutterworth College was restructured around the time of our conversion to academy status in spring 2012 and the Finance and Operations Director now works alongside the multi-academy with both posts covering both schools in the trust’s Human Resources Manager Trust and reporting directly to the CEO/Executive Principal. Leading on finance is the key element of the role and the person appointed will need to have a strong track record in this area. The Trust delivers many services in house including the payroll for up to 400 staff and the successful delivery of this service is an important function of the finance team. The Finance and Operations Director will also provide the line management of our Premises Manager and Catering Manager. We have developed strong trading activities with in house catering provision and significant community use of the site and the person appointed will be expected to lead the further development of these activities and line manage colleagues with responsibilities in these areas. The role also involves ad-hoc project work and the successful candidate will lead and manage projects across the Trust. We are genuinely open-minded about the background of potential applicants for this role. Whilst we recognise there may well be staff from a school background seeking career development we will equally welcome applicants from other backgrounds with skills and experiences relevant to the role. Regardless of the background, the ability to lead and develop the financial and other functions to support the development of our students will be paramount. We place great importance on the development of our staff and would commit to providing you with effective support and guidance for both your induction and on-going professional development. Finally, your ability to work with me by which I do not mean agree with me will be crucial. – – Please feel free to give our current Finance and Operations Director a call if you have any questions; likewise, you are very welcome to come and visit the Trust before you decide to apply. See schedule on page 10. Andrew Cooper Executive Principal The Lutterworth Academies Trust Bitteswell Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EW
School is a small 14-19 school specialising in Engineering and Business which opened in September 2014. This is a very important post which requires someone with drive and ambition. The business management function at Lutterworth College was restructured around the time of our conversion to academy status in spring 2012 and the Finance and Operations Director now works alongside the multi-academy trust’s Human Resources Manager with both posts covering both schools in the Trust and reporting directly to the CEO/Executive Principal. Leading on finance is the key element of the role and the person appointed will need to have a strong track record in this area. The Trust delivers many services in house including the payroll for up to 400 staff and the successful delivery of this service is an important function of the finance team. The Finance and Operations Director will also provide the line management of our Premises Manager and Catering Manager. We have developed strong trading activities with in house catering provision and significant community use of the site and the person appointed will be expected to lead the further development of these activities and line manage colleagues with responsibilities in these areas. The role also involves ad-hoc project work and the successful candidate will lead and manage projects across the Trust. We are genuinely open-minded about the background of potential applicants for this role. Whilst we recognise there may well be staff from a school background seeking career development we will equally welcome applicants from other backgrounds with skills and experiences relevant to the role. Regardless of the background, the ability to lead and develop the financial and other functions to support the development of our students will be paramount. We place great importance on the development of our staff and would commit to providing you with effective support and guidance for both your induction and on-going professional development. Finally, your ability to work with me – by which I do not mean agree with me – will be crucial. Please feel free to give our current Finance and Operations Director a call if you have any questions; likewise, you are very welcome to come and visit the Trust before you decide to apply. See schedule on page 10. Andrew Cooper Executive Principal The Lutterworth Academies Trust Bitteswell Road Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4EW
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