Fees Manager

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom The Harpur Trust Full time

The Harpur Trust has been inspiring and supporting the people of Bedford to help them improve their lives for over 455 years. We support and promote education and operate four independent Schools. Our community programmes, including grant making, support for local schools, accommodation for older people and community events are core activities.

You will line manage the Fees Team to deliver an outstanding fees and bursary service to our parents and schools. You will be responsible for the oversight of the full cycle of school fees billing, including managing the credit control function for school fees, and will work with the Head of Finance Operations to oversee bad debt legal and solicitors' cases. You will ensure that a comprehensive bursary service is provided to parents and schools.

Demonstrable financial administration experience, the ability to motivate and develop a team, stay calm when under pressure and excellent verbal and written communication skills, are all a must for this role.

Interested? We offer hybrid working arrangements, and in addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, we provide superb training and offer an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits. There is also ample free car parking on site.

As an organisation we have a big responsibility; we're here to inspire and develop the next generation and we're here to support our town to be a positive place for everyone living and working here.

To do that, we need talented, professional, committed people with diverse voices, cultures, and experience. We look for people who are passionate about what they do, and who care about improving the lives of others. We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture for all staff and we celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognising the wealth of ideas and experience that a diverse workforce can bring. Joining our team means working for a people-focussed organisation which does great things in and for our community.

The Harpur Trust a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England company number Registered office: Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ. Registered charity number

"The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service."


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