Bishop’s Stortford College is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic, and commercially driven Bursar (Chief Finance and Operating Officer) to work in partnership with a new Headmaster to help shape and deliver the Colleges 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.
The Bursar 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.
Responsibilities include:
1. Financial management and strategic planning.
2. Leadership of HR, Facilities and Estates, IT, and Commercial activities.
3. Improving the College’s operational delivery within large complex environments.
4. Executing initiatives and projects that will drive the College’s success.
While a formal accounting qualification is not required, candidates must be strategic thinkers with exceptional financial and commercial acumen. They should be outstanding communicators and collaborative senior leaders, demonstrating energy, creativity, and agile thinking.
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.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 17th February 2025.
Interested candidates should submit:
* A completed application form.
* A covering letter addressed to the College Headmaster, Mr. John Maguire, explaining their reasons for applying and outlining their suitability for the role (maximum of two pages).
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. For any questions about uploading documents, please contact Laura Beacon, Project Coordinator (Appointments), at applications@rsacademics.com or call +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.
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