Independent Schools' Bursars Association
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and financially astute Director of Finance and Operations.
Hulme Grammar School (HGS) is an independent co-educational day school for around 750 pupils aged 2-18 years. Situated on the outskirts of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, HGS is one of the leading schools in the North West of England. Having undergone several transformations since it was originally founded in 1611, the School has recently been rebranded and, with a clear strategic plan in place, is well-positioned to enter a new and exciting phase of its rich history.
The new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will work alongside the Principal and Governing Body in developing and delivering long-term financial and operational planning. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success and development of HGS.
Reporting into the Principal, the DFO is a critical member of the Executive Team and will help shape and implement the ongoing strategic development of the School.?The DFO will provide leadership to a diverse team of support staff and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the day-to-day non-educational operations of the school, including finance, buildings and facilities, health and safety, grounds, IT, risk management, and commercial activities.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven senior leadership ability; a strategic thinker who possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.?Excellent financial and commercial acumen together with superb relationship building skills will be essential, as will a passion for working in education.
Prior experience in the education experience is not a prerequisite and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private and public sector backgrounds.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please visit the website:
You should submit:
If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at: [email protected] . Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.
Hulme Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.?
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.?
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
04/03/2024
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Competitive
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