Chief Operating Officer
Grimsby Institute
North East Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly Competitive + Relocation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2014
Job overview
With a track record of sustained growth and diversification the Grimsby Institute Group is going from strength to strength and our new Chief Operating Officer will be a dynamic and innovative individual who will be instrumental in maintaining this momentum and identifying new commercial opportunities for the Group.
This opportunity will suit an individual with a genuinely strategic perspective and the intellectual and technical capacity to fulfil the requirements of the role which encompasses Finance, Estates, IT and MIS. You will also ensure that we continue to explore new opportunities for funding and diversifying income streams, and over the next 18 months, as responsibilities in the senior team are re-aligned you will take on increased responsibility for the Group's commercial development strategy.
We are looking for a qualified Accountant with a track record in setting business direction and converting long-term objectives into action. You will thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to demonstrate experience of leading colleagues through change. It's likely your career includes significant experience of leading a broad resources function within a large and complex organisation. Further Education experience will be valuable, but is not essential if you can convince that you are adaptable and versatile enough to quickly get to grips with a new sector.
Visit www.grimsbycoo.co.uk to find out more or contact Trudy Searle or Mike Galloway at Navigate on 07791 090141/07765 595758.
Closing date: 7th November.
Longlist interviews: weeks commencing 17th November.
Final interviews: week commencing 1st December.
About Grimsby Institute
Over 22,500 students are enrolled at the Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education in North East Lincolnshire. The further and higher education university centre, established in 1944, has more than 1,350 members of staff, a nursery, fitness suite and travel agency. Its main campus is based on Nuns Corner in Grimsby, but it has 11 other branch sites. These include the Skegness Academy; the East Coast School of Art and Design; and the Nunsthorpe Community Campus for education in animal care and horticulture. The Institute's higher education degrees are validated by Hull, Teesside University, Sheffield Hallam, Huddersfield and Leeds Metropolitan universities.
Principal
Sue Middlehurst
Values and Vision
The Grimsby Institute Group aims to put students first by delivering an excellent and accessible education, always focused on the raising of standards. They want to inspire learners by being creative and innovative. The university centre believes effective and productive partnerships will maximise benefits for learners and local communities. Supporting and valuing colleagues in a culture of respect and teamwork is also a high priority. The centre wants its students to feel they can easily approach staff about their problems, which could include bullying, accommodation problems, abuse (in any of its forms) or self-harm.
Ofsted report
“Teachers have successfully established very good working relationships with their students that foster positive attitudes to learning and high expectations. In lessons, teachers carefully explain the topics they are covering and plan activities skilfully to engage interest. Students work well in groups and collaborate effectively. Constructive discussions help develop communication skills and teamwork. Vocational subject teachers use examples from their industrial experience to contextualise learning and help students to understand the significance of their studies for their future careers.”
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.