Director of Finance and Operations

If you offer proven financial expertise, with a flair for strategy and successful senior management experience, this position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term strategic development of Royal High School Bath.

With the School’s income approaching £10 million per annum and a number of projects focusing on upgrading a variety of facilities, it is an exciting time to join the School, with plenty of scope for you to make a real impact on the planning and direction of the School’s operations.

As Director of Finance and Operations, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team. Working closely with the Head, you will be responsible for providing stability and operational excellence across a number of key areas, such as Financial Management, Business Development, Human Resources, Estates Management, Health & Safety and Catering & Housekeeping.

The post will suit a team-player who embraces a culture of continuous improvement and an enthusiastic, energetic, collaborative individual who has previously worked with multi-functional teams. You will be expected to have experience of budget preparation and of providing commercial advice, with proven experience of strategic planning, financial management and project management. Experience of property and facilities management and/or site development is equally important, along with strong leadership and influencing skills.

About the School

Royal High School Bath is a high-achieving girls’ day and boarding school for 620 pupils aged 3-18.

Set in the UNESCO world heritage city of Bath, it is one of the 25 schools of the Girls’ Day School Trust; the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK. 

This is a highly attractive position for someone who is interested in joining an organisation which has been a leading voice in education for nearly 150 years.

In return, we can offer a variety of benefits, which include: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• Free school lunches 
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

Please apply by sending a covering letter to Mrs Kate Reynolds, Head, along with your CV via email by clicking the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 July 2021. 

Applications must be received by 12 noon.

First round of interviews will take place on Tuesday 10 August 2021. 

Final Interviews will take place on Friday 13 August 2021.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.  

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.