Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Virtual School
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 8
Salary: £33,699 - £36,363 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead our finance and administrative functions, ensuring the Virtual School operates smoothly, efficiently and in line with all statutory and financial requirements. You will play a pivotal role in enabling our practitioners to deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial processes, including budget monitoring, spending controls and commissioning activity
- Lead, manage and develop the administrative team to deliver an excellent, responsive service
- Ensure effective systems, procedures and data management are in place and regularly reviewed
- Support reporting, audits and performance monitoring through high quality information and analysis
- Maintain strong working relationships across the council, with schools and partner agencies
- Drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency
About You
- Have strong financial administration and budget management experience
- Proven leadership and time management skills
- Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail
- Confidence using data and digital systems to support service delivery
- A positive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to children’s outcomes
What we offer
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included and can succeed together.
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