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We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Finance Officer to join our dedicated school team. This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school’s HR, payroll, and finance functions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and school policies. Key Responsibilities Human Resources • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (advertising, shortlisting, onboarding), • Maintain accurate staff records and HR systems, • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, DBS, and safer recruitment requirements, • Support absence monitoring and HR reporting, • Liaise with payroll regarding staffing changes Finance • Process invoices, purchase orders, and payments, • Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations, • Support budgeting and financial reporting, • Monitor expenditure and ensure value for money, • Assist with audits and financial compliance Administration • Provide general administrative support to the leadership team, • Ensure confidentiality and data protection at all times

About the Role\n\nA large multi‑academy trust is seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused HR Officer to join its central HR team on a maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle, and is confident managing safeguarding‑linked compliance. You will play a key part in recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, payroll data accuracy, and ensuring the organisation meets statutory and safeguarding requirements. You will be required to work 36 hours per week, full year (52.14 weeks). This is not a term time only role.\n\nBenefits\n\n Competitive salary (LBR 07, SP 23–25)\n\n Full‑year contract with stable working hours 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm\n\n Opportunity to gain broad HR generalist experience across multiple sites\n\n Exposure to HR systems, payroll processes, and safer recruitment compliance\n\n Supportive central services team including HR, MIS, Finance and Payroll\n\n Professional development within a large, multi‑site organisation\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and HR administration.\n\n Apply safer recruitment principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.\n\n Complete safeguarding checks: references, Enhanced DBS, qualifications, right‑to‑work.\n\n Maintain a fully compliant Single Central Register (SCR).\n\n Ensure personnel files and HR data are accurate, secure and compliant with legislation.\n\n Prepare payroll information and work closely with central services to ensure accuracy.\n\n Track probation periods, absence data and HR documentation.\n\n Maintain HR systems, electronic files and reporting dashboards with 100% accuracy.\n\n Support line managers with investigations, disciplinary processes and HR queries.\n\n Assist with statutory returns including the School Workforce Census and Gender Pay Gap reporting.\n\n Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.\n\nRequirements\n\n CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience (Essential)\n\n Level 2 English, Maths and Science (Essential)\n\n Experience working in an HR team during change or growth (Essential)\n\n Strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law (Essential)\n\n Experience implementing or maintaining HR systems and procedures (Essential)\n\n * Enhanced DBS with barred list checks (Essential)\n\nHow to Apply\n\nIf you are a committed HR professional looking for a varied and impactful role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close early depending on application volume

Job Title: School Finance Officer Location: Enfield, North London Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM Pay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour (Depending on Experience) Start Date: Available from June 2026 About the Role Complete Classroom Services are currently seeking an experienced and motivated School Finance Officer to join a welcoming and successful school in the Enfield area. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring accurate financial administration and compliance with school procedures. Applicants must have previous experience working within a school environment and be confident using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments. Raising and monitoring purchase requisitions and orders. Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash and school financial records. Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures. Supporting budget monitoring and expenditure tracking. Assisting with monthly finance reports and financial reconciliations. Processing income received from parents, clubs, trips and school activities. Monitoring outstanding payments and following up on unpaid balances. Supporting payroll administration and staff expense claims where required. Liaising with suppliers, contractors, parents and external stakeholders regarding financial matters. Maintaining confidential financial and pupil information in line with GDPR requirements. Assisting with audit preparation and financial compliance checks. Supporting procurement activities and obtaining quotations from suppliers. Maintaining accurate records within the school's finance and management information systems. School Administration Duties • Updating and maintaining pupil records using SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom., • Supporting admissions and enrolment processes., • Assisting with attendance and student data management., • Providing administrative support to senior leaders and office staff., • Responding to parent, staff and visitor enquiries in a professional manner., • Supporting school events and administrative projects when required. Candidate Requirements Essential • Previous experience working within a school finance or school administration role., • Experience using SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom., • Strong understanding of financial administration and accounting processes., • Excellent numerical, organisational and analytical skills., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook., • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines., • Excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable • Experience working within a primary, secondary or academy school setting., • Knowledge of school funding procedures and education finance., • Experience with school budgeting and financial reporting., • AAT qualification or equivalent finance-related qualification. Why Join Us? Competitive hourly rate of £17.00 - £18.00 per hour. Full-time hours with a good work-life balance. Opportunity to work within a supportive school environment. Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities. Ongoing professional development and training. How to Apply Apply for role with your updated CV

Direct Payments - Monitoring Officer! Directorate: Adults, Health and Integration Service: Adult Social Care - Direct Payments Grade: PAYE £21.53 Per Hour / Umbrella £29.01 Per Hour Location: Hackney Service Centre - E8 Responsible To: Senior Direct Payments Officer / Direct Payments Manager Start: ASAP About the Role Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting your community? The London Borough of Hackney is looking for a Direct Payments Monitoring Officer to join our Adult Social Care team. In this vital role, you will be the bridge between financial accountability and compassionate care. You will oversee the ongoing financial monitoring of Direct Payments-including bank accounts, prepaid cards, and third-party accounts-ensuring that funds are utilized effectively and in strict alignment with service users' support plans. But this isn't just a desk job about numbers. You will hold a dedicated caseload, actively working alongside service users, operational teams, and external providers (like payroll services) to collaboratively solve problems, conduct health checks, and ensure vulnerable individuals are supported safely and fairly. Key Responsibilities Financial Monitoring & Compliance: Conduct quarterly/yearly audit checks on Direct Payment accounts. Maintain detailed records, analyze usage data within Hackney, and identify excess funds requiring recovery. Service User Support: Manage a personal caseload to handle monitoring issues. Partner directly with clients to resolve challenges, provide expert advice, and deliver an excellent level of customer service. Collaborative Problem Solving: Work with social work teams, finance professionals, and external providers to confidently remedy complex care-related and financial queries. Process Improvement: Spot common themes and trends in your casework to advise managers on preventative measures, helping embed best practices into our daily business operations. About You (Person Specification) We are looking for a proactive, empathetic communicator who can handle challenging situations with a calm, analytical approach. Your Experience: Prior experience working within a health or social care environment, directly interacting with service users, social workers, and finance professionals. Experience working confidently within a diverse cultural community. Proven ability to manage your own workload and juggle multiple cases effectively.Your Knowledge & Skills: A sound understanding of the Care Act 2014 (specifically relating to Direct Payments) and Safeguarding policies (particularly regarding financial abuse). Strong IT and technical skills, including experience analyzing data and working with accounting packages or care management systems like Mosaic. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial processes to clients with a range of disabilities. Requirement: A current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Why Work for Hackney Adult Social Care? Our culture is built upon four core values: Working Together, Communicating Honestly, Encouraging Wellbeing, and Being Accountable and Learning. In Hackney, staff wellbeing is our top priority. We foster an environment where your voice is heard, critical feedback is welcomed, and active professional learning is highly encouraged. We are also strictly committed to equality of access, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our dedicated team in Hackney! Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy