Finance Officer

FINANCE OFFICER

H6 rising to H8 dependent on experience

35.5 hours per week - Term Time (39 weeks) plus 3 weeks

Dacorum Education Support Centre is a unique Pupil Referral Unit based on 2 sites in Hemel Hempstead, working with learners across our 9 Dacorum secondary schools and 57 primary schools. Relationships, respect, aspiration, and resilience underpin all our work, supporting learners through in‑reach, outreach, and therapeutic services.

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Officer to carry out the day‑to‑day financial operations to ensure the smooth running of the centre. This role is ideal for someone looking to broaden finance responsibilities within a school environment.

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally, within an education or public sector setting.
• A strong understanding of payroll and budgeting processes.
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to contribute to the strategic development of the centre while managing day‑to‑day operations.

Hours of Work:

The normal hours of work will be 35.5 hours per week, and typically the working pattern will be:

Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The additional 3 weeks will involve working in the school holiday period to ensure deadlines for payroll are met. Some of this time may be completed working from home.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
New employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a six‑month probationary period of service.

DESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.