This is an exciting and wide-ranging opportunity to work in partnership with a new Headmaster to help shape and deliver the College's strategic vision.
Bishop’s Stortford College is a leading co-educational day and boarding school with 1,250 pupils aged 3 to 18. The College consists of three schools, Senior, Prep and Pre-Prep, all located on a beautiful 130-acre site on the western fringe of the historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford. 27 miles north of central London and 23 miles south of Cambridge, road, rail, and air networks are all excellent.
The College is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic, and commercially driven Bursar to this critical leadership position. The postholder will act as the College’s commercial adviser to improve its competitive position and build a successful and financially sustainable future whilst delivering operational capability and an ambitious Estates Master Plan.
Reporting to the College Headmaster, the Bursar will lead the College Professional Services team and, as a key member of the Executive, will play a vital role in the College’s strategic planning. With responsibility for Finance, HR, Facilities and Estates, IT, and Commercial activities, candidates will be able to demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational delivery within large complex environments. While a formal accounting qualification is not required, they will be a strategic thinker with exceptional financial and commercial acumen. An outstanding communicator and collaborative senior leader, they will need to demonstrate energy, creativity, and agile thinking, coupled with the ability to execute initiatives and projects that will drive the College’s success.
Prior experience in the education sector is not required, and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector, and public-sector backgrounds. Candidates will demonstrate empathy with independent education and commitment to the College’s aims and objectives.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the post:
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 17th February 2025.
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this webpage and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.
You should submit:
1. A completed application form.
2. A covering letter addressed to the College Headmaster, Mr. John Maguire. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about uploading your documents, please contact Laura Beacon, Project Coordinator (Appointments), at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.
Bishop’s Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships.
Bishop’s Stortford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff 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.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
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.
Closing date for applications is Monday 17 March 2025 at 10.00am (UK time).
Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams on the 20th and 21st March 2025.
Longlist interviews will take place at the College in the week commencing 28 April 2025.
Shortlist interviews will take place at the College in the week commencing 5 May 2025.
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