Business and Finance Manager

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a specialist A level sixth form college. We provide a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a strong programme of wider enrichment that supports students to develop independence, confidence and ambition. Our students come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and we are proud of the inclusive, purposeful community they and our staff create together.

We are seeking a Business and Finance Manager to play a key role in managing the college’s finances and operational services. This is a crucial post, responsible for financial oversight, budget management, procurement, and financial compliance. The successful candidate will be line‑managed by the MAT Chief Finance Officer and will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, supporting decision making and ensuring financial best practice, keeping service to students at the top of the agenda.

• Financial oversight and budget management.
• Procurement and financial compliance.
• Supporting decision making with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensuring best practice in finance and maintaining student service standards.

• Highly organised, detail‑focused professional with strong financial expertise and leadership skills.
• Experience in finance management and excellent analytical ability.
• Confidence to work collaboratively with senior colleagues.

• Permanent, full‑time, all‑year‑round post.
• Subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association.
• Salary on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale 26‑30 (£44,203 – £48,665 per annum).

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college; email hr@kedst.ac.uk; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document) to HR@kedst.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 13 April.

We are student‑centred, collaborative and evidence‑informed, with high expectations for ourselves and each other. We value good judgement, professional curiosity, and the confidence to reflect and improve. We welcome applications from people who share these values and who want to contribute positively to a collegiate, ambitious sixth form environment.

We are committed to treating people fairly and with respect, and to creating a working environment where staff are supported to do their best work. We value professional judgement, different perspectives and open discussion, and we expect all colleagues to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list information. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the College may carry out an online search as part of the shortlisting process. This is done solely to identify any information that may be relevant to an applicant’s suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Further information is available from the Ministry of Justice.