Director of Finance & Operations

Company;

My client is recognised as the largest provider of accredited school leadership programmes in the UK. The founding directors of the business all have a background as leaders in schools, as well as experience in national college lead facilitators and Ofsted inspectors.

They were established in 2004 to raise the game in professional development and deliver outstanding programmes for aspiring and established school leaders. Their Gold rating from the national college is one indicator of their success. Their experience from within the sector, their highly skilled facilitators and passionate approach, means they can help you grow the number of leaders in your school. Improving performance, building careers and ensuring there is a vibrant next generation of senior school leaders.

All training is tailored to the schools needs and takes a blended approach that combines unlimited number of face to face events and school-based projects with extensive online interaction and learning.

Role;

Due to recent significant investment my client is keen to secure an experienced Finance professional who has managed a number of teams. Finance will be the core of this role and alongside this you will be responsible for managing the Finance Manager, Operations, IT and HR. Leadership experience will be key for this role. The main purpose is to ensure high quality, compliant and profitable business operations to deliver the business plan and integrate new contracts and acquisitions successfully.

You;

It is not mandatory you have come from the education / L&D space. We will also consider professional services, management consulting or corporate training. You will have previously / currently fulfilled a Financial director role. You will also have a proven track record of managing finance, business performance, infrastructure and customer operations in a similar customer driven environment.

Why my client?

• Recognised as the largest provider of accredited school leadership programmes in the UK.
• Work with Educational clients throughout the UK.
• Possibility of equity stake for the right individual.
• Strong successful team of 20.
• No micro management.
• Friendly and approachable business.
• Strategic responsibility to grow the business.
• Government backed programmes.
• They have recently received significant investment and have ambitious plans to grow the business.

Salary - Neg dependent on experience + bonus + equity stake for the right individual.