Finance and HR Administrator

The Priory Hub are seeking a Finance and HR Officer who is highly motivated to join our office hub team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, meeting new challenges and supporting the Hub Business Manager with HR administration and keeping our financial systems up to date.

There is no requirement for applicants to have gained formal HR qualifications.

We are looking for someone to work 21 hours per week, term time only as follows:

Wednesday to Friday (7 hours per day) or Tuesday to Friday (5.25 hours per day) - Please note Friday is essential.

The Priory Hub is a group of 4 schools and this role is to support 3 of those schools, Wimborne St Giles First School, Cranborne First School and Trinity First School. The role will be based across the three schools and travel between the schools is expected. This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the Priory Hub supporting their schools with the HR and Finance Administration, working together with Office administrators across the hub aswell as the Hub Business Manager. This person will also form part of a wider Finance and HR team for the Trust.

You will need to have:

• Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a financial role
• Previous experience of working in a financial capacity within a school environment would be advantageous.
  You will also need the following:
• Friendly with good interpersonal skills
• Have a positive, professional attitude and an excellent telephone manner
• Have good organisational skills
• Be able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative in a busy environment
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willingness to support the wider work across the school

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.