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Lancaster University School of Mathematics

Finance and Administration Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual, with a keen eye for accuracy, and a proactive approach to their work. You will enjoy taking initiative, seeking out opportunities to improve processes, and supporting the team achieve its goals.

LUSoM is a specialist sixth form college delivering STEM related A-Levels to high performing school leavers across Lancashire. The school currently employs eight teaching staff, a science technician, a business administrator and an Estates and Operations manager. There are service level agreements in place with their sister college Cardinal Newman to cover additional services such as networks and HR.

The Finance department produce timely, useful and accurate financial reports and robust financial plans. You will play a key role in the production of these reports and be responsible for ensuring the financial records and controls are accurate and robust. We are keen that you build on the strengths of an effective team and seeking an opportunity to add value.

Additionally, you will be working closely with the administration team in supporting the everyday functions of school operations. This includes scheduling facilities maintenance, coordinating with contractors and keeping accurate maintenance compliance records.

The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities below:

Control the Accounts Payable ledger including scheduling supplier payments.

Manage Online Payments.

Manage supplier data and oversee the Purchase Order process.

Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.

Oversee funding reconciliation process.

Support procurement processes, including raising purchase orders, assisting with contract reviews, and managing the approved contractor database in line with safeguarding policies.

Work collaboratively with the wider administration team, including supporting outreach activity rotas outside of college hours.

The Successful Candidate

Lancaster University is a wonderful place to work, and this is this is an exciting opportunity for an individual to take up a Finance and Administration role at one of eight Maths Schools in England.

You should instil the ethos, values, attitudes, behaviours constituent with the mission and principles of the school, ensuring a visible presence around the school, acting as a role model to all. You should have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people.

We are a specialist sixth form college bringing together talented mathematicians and creating a vibrant community where they are actively encouraged to explore the subjects they love. We recruit the brightest and most talented Maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional students. The Maths School has a particular mission to reach out to under-represented communities and promote the study of Maths, not least to girls.

As part of the Rigby Education Trust, with Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College, students receive exceptional teaching, first-class facilities, and a high-quality enrichment programme that encourages the practical application of maths and brings in industry experts to the classroom. The curriculum is extended beyond Maths and Further Maths A Level to provide a stretching and inspiring education.

Terms and Conditions

We welcome applications for this post to commence as soon as possible.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week, full year. The start and finish times, and number of days worked per week, are flexible and can be discussed further at interview. In addition, there is flexibility if a candidate would prefer to work term time plus additional weeks.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 13 to 16 pro rata to £27,747 to £30,288 per annum (actual salary £16,648.20 to £18,172.80 per annum).

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on 13th January 2025.

Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:  

Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.  

Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.

A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.

Free use of the on-site gym.  

Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.

Flu Vouchers.

Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Further Information

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on 13th January 2025

If you would like to have a discussion about the role with the Head of School, please email to arrange this.

If you require further details please call (phone number removed). 

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks