Employer: Four Hills Education Trust 

Location: Leegomery, Telford

Salary: PO1 (27 – 30) £38,220 – £40,777

Closing date: 16 January 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Four Hills Education Trust

Four Hills Education Trust is a newly formed multi-academy trust in Shropshire, bringing together five like-minded primary schools: Millbrook, Albrighton, Woodlands, William Reynolds, and Meadows Primary Schools and Nurseries. Our Trust is rooted in the local community and inspired by a global outlook, united by a belief in the power of collaboration, high expectations, and inclusive education.

At Four Hills, our vision is to nurture confident, curious learners ready to thrive in a changing world. Our schools are places where children feel safe, seen, and celebrated, where critical thinking, empathy, resilience, and ambition are cultivated in equal measure. Our CARE values (Critical Thinking, Aspiration, Resilience, Empathy) underpin everything we do, ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe in supporting not just children, but also families, staff, governors, and the wider community, recognising that lasting impact comes from working together.

Job Overview

Four Hills Education Trust is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Finance & Operations Manager to join our central team. This permanent, full-time role is pivotal in ensuring the robust financial health and operational efficiency of our Trust, providing direct support to the CEO and CFO.

Role Overview

As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will deliver high-quality financial administration and operational coordination across the Trust. You will play a key role in maintaining exemplary governance, ensuring all financial activities—from BACS payments, monthly management accounts to large-scale procurement projects in compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and Trust policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Prepare consolidated management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and coordinate the annual budget cycle with school business managers.
• Procurement & Value for Money: Uphold the Trust’s procurement policy, manage the contract register, and ensure all local and central purchasing meets legislative standards and delivers value.
• Supplier & Risk Management: Oversee supplier set-up with rigorous fraud prevention controls and maintain the Trust’s Risk Register.
• Executive & Governance Support: Manage the diaries and correspondence for the CEO/CFO and coordinate papers and action logs for the Finance & Resources Committee.
• Trust Infrastructure: Support the coordination of estates, ICT, and trust-wide projects like new system transitions.

For full details please refer to the Job Description attached.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive professional with:

• Qualifications: AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) is desirable, or a School Business Management qualification.
• Experience: Proven experience in school finance operations, including budgeting, audit readiness, and using financial systems like Access.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with complete discretion.
• Mindset: A solutions-focused individual committed to continuous improvement and the welfare of children.

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026 – 12pm
Interview Date: 6 January 2026
School Visit Dates: January 2026

How to Apply: Applicants must complete an official Four Hills Education Trust application form. CV’s will not be accepted. You can download this from the WM Jobs website or request one from school. For safer recruitment purposes, please ensure you complete all parts of the application form.

Four Hills Education Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks, including those under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006 where applicable. We also suggest that all applicants read our Safer Recruitment Policy before applying for this post. These are available via the Trusts website: Trust Policies – Four Hills Education Trust

All completed application forms should be emailed to: recruitment@fhet.org.uk

Visits to the Trust Central Office are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To book a discussion with the Four Hills Education Trust CFO, please contact recruitment@fhet.org.uk.

Attached documents
Information booklet
Application form
Job Description