Vice Principal (Finance & Operations)

Full-time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Writtle College is seeking to appoint an effective strategic, operational and financial manager to play a crucial role in enabling and supporting the overall mission and development of the College, as it builds on recent Ofsted success and moves towards obtaining taught degree awarding powers (TDAP).

Reporting to the Principal & CEO, as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will keep the Governing Body and relevant Committees informed with respect to the College's financial health and performance, enabling the SMT and Board of Governors to make timely decisions to effectively govern and manage the College.

You will be responsible for a number of commercial and support service functions, be charged with seeking to maximise the efficiency of funding opportunities and the generation of 3rd stream income. The role will also lead the financial management of resources and information, ensuring quality, integrity and transparency feature strongly within a clear, robust financial strategy, and provide leadership in risk management.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have excellent leadership skills and experience at senior management level, with the ability to coach, direct, motivate and inspire colleagues through the application of excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience of financial management and reporting, with a qualification to at least degree level, supported by an accounting/financial accreditation, or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent through experience, are required.

Exposure to the challenges of managing finances and resources within a mixed economy (Further and Higher Education) institution will be of great benefit; however, we welcome applications equally from candidates with an entrepreneurial and commercial background outside of education. For more information on this role, other opportunities and Writtle College, please visit our website: www.writtle.ac.uk For an application pack, please email: HR@writtle.ac.uk or call the Human Resources Department on 01245 424208.

Closing date for applications: 12 September 2014.
Interview date: 24/25 September 2014.

Writtle College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.