WESTWOODSIDE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST

ACADEMY BUSINESS LEADER

PERSON SPECIFICATION Feb 2017

Attribute / Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment
Management / Experience of team leadership / Line management of a number of employees / Application form
Interview
Experience / Budget planning and projection experience.
Experience of financial management in a small business environment. / Financial background in accounting, banking, academy or similar profession.
Experience of working in an education environment.
Experience of fund raising and grant applications.
Experience of leading Health and Safety. / Application form
Interview
References
Education and Training / Academic / Professional qualifications relating to the above experiences. / Management qualification – diplomas, relevant degree, accountancy qualification. Evidence of recent personal development training.
Specific qualification e.g. Member of NASBM, DSBM, CSBM / Application form
Interview
References
Practical Skills / Good organisation and an ability to prioritise.
Ability to coordinate budget preparation, budget monitoring and accounts
High level ICT skills
Business acumen
Ability to adopt strategic approach to financial planning
Attention to detail for accuracy / Ability to produce and explain management accounts to provide accurate information to Head Teacher and Governors to inform decision making.
Health and Safety management
Clerical management
Site management
Personnel management / Application form
Interview
References
Communication / Excellent written and verbal communication skills. / Application form
Interview
Personal Qualities / Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to be calm and work under pressure
Diplomatic
Use of initiative
Flexible with a sense of humour
Enthusiastic, energetic and committed
Good interpersonal skills
Resilient / Change catalyst
Ability to relate to children
Flexible attitude to working hours when necessary / Interview
References
Application form
Strategic Thinking / Problem solver, strategic
thinking and planner
Ability to contribute to Senior Management regarding financial advice / Good understanding of current educational initiatives. / Interview
References
Application form
Technology/IT Skills / ICT expertise and skills
Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets
Knowledge of financial accounting packages / Knowledge of school software packages e.g. SIMS / Interview
References
Application form
Physical / Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary
Other relevant factors / Enhanced DBS will be required.
Committed to the Academy ethos and values

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