Schools Resources Officer

Islington Council   
LB Islington, Children's Services, Schools and Young People's Services

35 hours per week - There may be some evening work with governing bodies

Reference: SSC/3260/JM

Islington schools are leaders in raising educational standards and improving the life chances of young people. Excellent financial support and effective resource allocation are amongst the key building blocks to their success.

We are seeking to appoint a School Resource Officer to our traded Schools Finance Team which supports 57 Islington Schools. You will need excellent interpersonal and team skills combined with strong strategic financial management and accountancy skills to support a portfolio of schools on every aspect of schools finance and further develop the partnership we have with schools.

The post duties are extensive and include central school support, on site management and administration of all schools finance functions, finance training, central/school reconciliation, school financial consultancy services, financial accountability and school system support.

Within the School Commissioning Division, you will be working with a supportive and vibrant team with significant experience, and which pools its resources to achieve a value for money service to schools and the Council. You would establish strong functional links with LBI HR, Payroll and ICT support services.

This is a full-time role and may require some evening work with governing bodies. An enhanced DBS is required.

If you would like an informal discussion about the job please contact Martin Welham on martin.welham@islington.gov.uk or by telephone on 020 7527 5889.

To apply for this position please visit the link below and use the online application process: http://working.islington.gov.uk/pages/job_search_results.aspx?searchtype=all.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 4 November 2014.
Interview & testing date: Friday 14 November 2014.

Islington Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CV's or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or email recruitment@islington.gov.uk