Finance & HR Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Empowering to Excel by Learning Together
We are looking for an experience and suitably qualified Finance Manager to join our team. This position is suitable for someone with extensive experience of finance within an education setting,
The post of Finance and HR Manager supports the Business Manager in the delivery of the School’s strategic and operational plans. This is a key post in the school’s support team. The successful candidate will ensure that the day-to-day financial operations of the school are managed in an efficient and timely manner. and will be responsible for the preparation and management of financial accounts and maintenance of accounting statutory reporting alongside the Business Manager. You will also deal with all HR related admin for the school.
The person appointed will have proven experience in finance and a track record of developing and implementing financial functions. They will be also calm under pressure, have a keen eye for detail and be able to work effectively with colleagues and on their own initiative
The post is for 52 weeks but we would also consider 42 weeks working with 3 set weeks in the holidays.
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Midday, Friday 26th May
We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.
Ilford County is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
ILFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
A HIGH ACHIEVING, CULTURALLY DIVERSE, SPECIALIST, BOYS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex IG6 2JB
Tel: 020 8551 6496
E-mail: vacancies@ichs.org.uk Website: www.ichs.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs R Drysdale
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Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance & HR Manager roles across Ilford County High School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £78,999 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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