Trainee School Business and Finance Officer (Cumbria)
Employer: Capita
Location: Home Working however must live within the Cumberland area as travel is required
Working hours: Full time
Salary: £24,043.50 + Benefits
Closing date: April 9, 2026
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This is an excellent opportunity to join the Capita Entrust team as a Trainee School Business and Finance Officer in Cumberland / Westmorland and Furness. The role involves working both onsite within schools and Multi Academy Trusts, assisting with budget monitoring and quarterly returns, and providing remote support from home when not onsite.
As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.Job title:
Trainee School Business and Finance Officer
Job Description:
Trainee School Business and Finance Officer
Salary: £24,043.50 + Benefits
Home Working however must live within the Cumberland area as travel is requiredThis is an excellent opportunity to join the Capita Entrust team as a Trainee School Business and Finance Officer in Cumberland / Westmorland and Furness. Being based within this region is essential.
The role involves working both onsite within schools and Multi Academy Trusts, assisting with budget monitoring and quarterly returns, and providing remote support from home when not onsite.
Responsibilities
To work collaboratively with colleagues within Capita Entrust and the Local Authority
To deliver service to schools, academies, local authorities and any other customers
To communicate in a clear and professional manner with our customers in writing, face to face, on the phone or by electronic means
To establish and maintain positive professional relationships with customers and colleagues, making a positive contribution to the business, and promoting the wider interests of Entrust.
To maintain, encourage and enforce high standards of operational excellence for the team
About You
Excellent communication skills
Local to the area with access to own transport
IT literate – primarily MS Office
Positive and proactive approach to work
Full UK Driving License
About Capita Education:
Capita works in partnership with schools, academy trusts and local authorities to provide specialist expertise, ensuring every child and young person receives a good education, is in a safe and healthy environment and is given expert guidance to realise their full potential.
At Capita we provide traditional back-office support services such as HR to schools and multi academy trusts. We also have a specialised education and skills support organisation, Entrust.
Entrust is a joint venture company between Staffordshire County Council and Capita and has supported educational establishments across England to improve outcomes since 2013.
As an education and skills support services organisation, we’re all about excellence in education, creating better outcomes and making things easier for our customers. It’s central to everything we do.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive basic salary (£24,043.50)
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
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