Trust Finance Manager

We are looking to recruit two trust Finance Managers to join our expanding trust central finance team as we merge the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust and the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. This post provides an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated team; committed to the best deployment of our resources and to ensuring the effective and efficient use of our funding for the benefit of the children in our schools.

We seek a person with financial experience, an astuteness for financial and accounting systems and an understanding of the importance of compliance with financial procedures. We seek a person who can provide an efficient, effective and transparent service, overseeing month end, year end and procurement whilst ensuring the trust's budget holders are supported in financial decision making.

We will offer support and training to enable you to excel in this role. You will gain a wealth of experience of the education sector with opportunities for further development. In this role you will work within the central trust finance team, based at Drakes Broughton, Head Office or at one of the five Elements schools in Dudley (to be agreed whilst the Dudley office is being renovated). Travel to trust schools within Worcestershire or Dudley (dependent upon your geographical preference) as part of the role is essential. This role will be a hybrid role with the opportunity for home working, to be agreed with successful candidate.

We can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for individualised and bespoke training
• Great employer pension scheme
• Access to professional and personal development
• A caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff
• Employee Assistance programme provided by the Schools Advisory Service
• An opportunity to make a difference to children's lives

The Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

For further information, please contact Becky Dutton, DoWMAT CFO via email in the first instance: finance@dowmat.education

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews to take place week commencing 24th August - date to be confirmed