Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) has been very successful since its formation in September 2020 in giving quality support, monitoring and challenge to all the schools and settings in Barnet and fulfilling all of the educational statutory duties on behalf of Barnet Council. We have a very strong partnership with our schools, settings and other stakeholders and work extremely closely with our colleagues in other parts of the Council.
As a company, it is vital that we fulfil all the requirements of a limited company, including compliance and ensuring our contracts are monitored and reported effectively. Finances need to be managed carefully to ensure we meet the financial targets set to us by Barnet Council. We trade our services widely with schools, and this brings in much needed additional income. As an effective company, in a Borough which is very successful educationally, there is huge potential for growing our services. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Executive of BELS, is a member of the Senior Management Team and attends the BELS Board of Directors Meetings. They work closely with the other Service Directors and Heads of Service.
This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring and successful person, with experience of both company finance and school/DSG finance. Currently, the Schools DSG Team sits within the Council. The successful candidate will lead the process of producing an options appraisal which may lead to the School DSG responsibilities moving within the remit for BELS and a suitable team recruited to the necessary posts created, led by the Director of Finance.
You will need to be a dynamic, innovative and highly organised person with a strong financial background who is able to maintain and build on our excellent work to date as a limited company. You will have good experience of budget planning and budget monitoring and excellent problem-solving skills. An understanding of basic company law and governance would be helpful.
As Director, you will make a direct contribution to the leadership of BELS, deputising for the Chief Executive where required.
Closing Date for Applications
12.00pm Friday 21st February 2025 Recruitment Timetable
Shortlisting: w/b 24th February 2025 Interviews: w/b 3rd March 2025 How to Apply
Please submit your
CV along with a Supporting Statement
addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria. Detail any employment or education gaps. Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages.
We will always gain your permission before we contact referees. Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable. Check that your contact details are correct before you submit. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive it, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com.
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As a company, it is vital that we fulfil all the requirements of a limited company, including compliance and ensuring our contracts are monitored and reported effectively. Finances need to be managed carefully to ensure we meet the financial targets set to us by Barnet Council. We trade our services widely with schools, and this brings in much needed additional income. As an effective company, in a Borough which is very successful educationally, there is huge potential for growing our services. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Executive of BELS, is a member of the Senior Management Team and attends the BELS Board of Directors Meetings. They work closely with the other Service Directors and Heads of Service.
This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring and successful person, with experience of both company finance and school/DSG finance. Currently, the Schools DSG Team sits within the Council. The successful candidate will lead the process of producing an options appraisal which may lead to the School DSG responsibilities moving within the remit for BELS and a suitable team recruited to the necessary posts created, led by the Director of Finance.
You will need to be a dynamic, innovative and highly organised person with a strong financial background who is able to maintain and build on our excellent work to date as a limited company. You will have good experience of budget planning and budget monitoring and excellent problem-solving skills. An understanding of basic company law and governance would be helpful.
As Director, you will make a direct contribution to the leadership of BELS, deputising for the Chief Executive where required.
Closing Date for Applications
12.00pm Friday 21st February 2025 Recruitment Timetable
Shortlisting: w/b 24th February 2025 Interviews: w/b 3rd March 2025 How to Apply
Please submit your
CV along with a Supporting Statement
addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria. Detail any employment or education gaps. Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages.
We will always gain your permission before we contact referees. Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable. Check that your contact details are correct before you submit. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive it, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com.
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