Director of Finanace

The College

Salford City College is a leading further education provider and the second largest FE College in Greater Manchester. It is highly ambitious and aims to be outstanding in all aspects of its work. We have a clear Strategic Plan for 2015-20 which aims to continue to raise performance in all areas and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. With 16,000 students following traditional further education and higher education programmes or apprenticeships, the College is strongly placed to remain at the forefront of educational excellence. Our OFSTED inspection in 2015 confirmed that we are a good college with a strong sense of vision for the future. We are immensely proud of the achievements of our students, our dedicated staff teams, and our partners.

THE ROLE

We are now seeking to appoint a new Director of Finance who will have responsibility for our financial health, funding and oversight of the Colleges finance and data systems. The Director will be one of the College's three senior postholders, along with the Principal and Deputy Principal. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual with drive, enthusiasm and innovation to support the leadership of one of the UK's most successful colleges.

THE PERSON

Our ideal candidate will have an outstanding track record as a leader with outstanding communication and organisational skills and be strongly committed to working with the College's values and ethos. You must demonstrate the ability to lead and advise on all financial and funding matters affecting the college and have a good understanding of the FE sector and the challenges we face. You will have considerable drive and be positive about change and innovation.

For an application pack please visit www.salfordcc.ac.uk/college-recruitment

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 13th May 2016
Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June 2016

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