Are you a dynamic financial leader with a proven track record of driving financial sustainability, optimising funding, and leading transformative strategies? HSDC are seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal of Finance and Facilities to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success of our institution.
About the Role
As a qualified accountant and strategic leader, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, commercial operations, and estates planning. You’ll ensure compliance with funding regulations, deliver operational efficiencies, and drive income generation to support our educational mission.
What You’ll Do:
1. Provide visionary leadership in financial planning and sustainability.
2. Maximise funding opportunities and ensure optimal resource utilisation.
3. Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team to achieve excellence.
4. Oversee estates strategy, delivering innovation and efficiency in infrastructure management.
5. Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and reporting.
What We’re Looking For:
1. A qualified accountant with substantial senior leadership experience.
2. Demonstrable expertise in funding, financial planning, and sustainability practices within education or comparable sectors.
3. Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.
4. Strong communicator capable of influencing at all levels and building collaborative relationships.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading Further Education multi-campus institution, making a real difference to the lives of learners and the community. We offer a supportive, ambitious environment and a platform to innovate and lead at the highest level.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
To apply please email a copy of your CV and supporting statement, showcasing your suitability for the role of Deputy Principal – Finance and Facilities and how you can contribute to our vision in making a difference to recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk
Application Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Interview Dates: 3rd and 4th February 2025
If you have any questions on the opportunity, please email Jackie Eayrs (Clerk to the Corporation) at Jackie.eayrs@hsdc.ac.uk
Please note: this position is full time, however, HSDC is proud to support flexible working opportunities and therefore applications for flexible working will be considered.
Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
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