Academy Finance And Operations Manager Volunteer Roles
We are seeking a Trustee to join the Trust’s Board and to join our Audit and Risk Committee, bringing their skills, experience and passion to contribute to the next stage of our extremely exciting and rewarding journey.
The Wellspring Multi-Academy Trust is a successful and growing values-driven charity that operates schools and other complementary services that aim to impact positively on the world and on social equity.
Wellspring has grown to be the largest mixed sector Trust in the region and the second largest in the country. We are known for our integrity, for our commitment to inclusive practice and for the quality of our service to those in our care. We celebrate the diverse nature of our very special community. This is a treasured aspect of our distinctiveness. Our achievements over the last ten years are substantial; 31 Schools stretching from North Yorkshire to Lincolnsire, 9 new schools built, 2 further new schools in development, strengthened outcomes, strong finances, transformed estates and zero permanent exclusions.
Wellspring is a multi-million pound operation responsible for well over £100m of public assets. Year-on-year-on-year, each school will spend many millions of tax-payer pounds. It is important that decisions made are strategic; for the long-term, are clearly costed, thought-through and sustainable.
Our Trustees play an extremely valuable voluntary role, working alongside the Executive Team in the interests of our children and young people.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who can bring their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to support and complement the existing Board of Trustees. In addition to joining the Board of Trustees, the role will include a position on Wellspring’s Audit and Risk Committee, playing a crucial role in the governance of the Trust by providing independent oversight and assurance on risk management, internal control, and financial governance.
Ethics and values are at the heart of our culture. We have taken the harder path many times in order to remain true to our values. We’ve ensured that we have a stable financial footing and a sustainable future. We have focused on the quality of our service to those in our care, and have also invested substantially in our buildings and resources.
We champion inclusive education, stronger communities and improving life chances. We are passionate about our social purpose: to make a difference.
We invite you to join us in our journey as we build on our successes to date and move forward into our next stage of development.
If the sound of any of this appeals to you, we would welcome a conversation with you. Please contact Matthew Lindsay, Governance Professional to the Trust Board, after which Matthew will contact you to arrange a discussion.
In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our children are the rock on which our futures will be built and our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth and those who care for and protect our people’.
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Due to planned expansion of the Trust Board, the ATLP is seeking 3 dedicated and experienced individuals to serve as Trustees on our Board of Trustees. As a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Trustee, you will be one of the legal directors of the company and will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction, governance, and overall success of our partnership. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education and well-being of young people in the communities that we serve.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (“ATLP”) is a growing multi-academy trust of 21 schools and one teaching school, based in Birmingham, Coventry, North Warwickshire and Staffordshire, with more than 10,000 students and over 1,000 members of staff. All academies are quite distinctive and separate schools, serving different communities and phases: but all either are, or have the capacity to become good and outstanding.
Key Trustee Responsibilities
Governance and Leadership:
- Act as a responsible and active member of the Trust Board, providing leadership and guidance to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Attend Trust Board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and other relevant meetings to contribute to decision-making processes.
- Oversee trust compliance with legal and regulatory requirements governing academies and trusts as a member of the trust’s legally accountable body.
- Undertaking mandatory training [1]as required and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis to support effective delivery of the role.
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute to the development of the trust's strategic plan and policies, ensuring alignment with the trust's mission, vision, and values.
- Help set strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement across the trust.
Financial Oversight:
- Provide financial oversight by reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and expenditure and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
- Monitor the financial health of the trust and ensure Executives demonstrate responsible financial management.
Educational Excellence:
- Support and challenge the executive leadership team to maintain and improve educational standards across the trust both in formal appraisal processes and throughout the year.
- Foster a culture of high expectations and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders through various formal and informal channels, including parents, teachers, students, and the local community.
- Getting to know schools within the trust, including undertaking planned occasional visits during school hours.
- Act as an ambassador for the trust and promote positive relationships with external partners.
Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate risks to the trust's operations, reputation, and finances.
- Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and adhered to.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A passion for improving outcomes for young people.
- Previous experience in governance, leadership, or strategic roles, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of the principles of corporate governance, finance, and risk management.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Due to the planned committee memberships across the three roles, recent or specific experience in any of the following areas will be held in high regard;
- Qualification or professional knowledge of accountancy or audit processes.
- Experience in financial forecasting and strategic planning.
- Educational Technology (Ed Tech) knowledge.
- Estates and sustainability knowledge.
- Practical experience of applying risk management and/or internal controls principles.
- Programme or project management experience.
- HR leadership (incl. appraisal processes) knowledge.
- Knowledge of Teaching School Hub operations
Time Commitment:
The role of a Trustee typically involves attending regular meetings and dedicating time to prepare for those meetings, as well as occasional additional commitments as needed. We expect the time commitment to be one day a month spread across various activities such as preparation of board meetings, reading board papers, ad hoc discussions and conversations with board members and the executive team, and attending events throughout the year.
The schedule of planned meetings for 2023-24 is available and will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process to ascertain capacity/availability to attend the scheduled meetings.
Benefits:
- The opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of young people in your community.
- Personal and professional development through involvement in governance and leadership.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the education and wider sectors.
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