- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid management and financial accounts experience gained in a hands-on role.
- A commercial and financially focussed individual, who will ideally have worked over multi-site organisations and be flexible in your approach to fulfilling requirements in differing sectors. With the ability to create, implement and deliver strategic plans, working with mind-like stakeholders you will be an influential leader.
- Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role including broader sector/commercial awareness.
- Ability to inspire, challenge and motivate colleagues and school leaders towards a shared vision.
- Ability to develop effective teamwork and promote and maintain effective relationships.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and organise yourself and others, think creatively and anticipate and solve problems.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate to a range of audiences and be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the Trust. You will have a personal energy and resilience in the face of challenge.
- Appreciation of the distinctive nature of Catholic schools and commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the Trust.
- Ability to enthuse, inspire and develop staff in line with our culture and principles of Catholic social teaching.
- Demonstrable experience of effectively managing and implementing change.
- Genuine excitement about educational development.
- Understanding of and commitment to inclusion for all.
- Knowledge of current educational issues and recent legislation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Boundless enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
- Capacity to work very hard under pressure.
- Personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the children, staff and leaders in our schools.
- Sense of humour.
- Ambition and potential for future promotion.
- Commitment to ensuring that Xavier becomes the best trust in the country.
