Director of Finance

Our vision is to become a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Director of Finance

Reference Number:  SCCG2028A

Salary: Up to £85,000 for an outstanding candidate

Advert Closing Date: Monday 25th November at 12 noon 

Assessment Centre and Interviews: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2019

Location:  Pendleton Sixth Form College 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours per Week: Full Time

The SCC Group is going through an exciting time in delivering its vision for the future. We are developing our constituent Colleges: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Eccles Sixth Form College, Worsley College, CitySkills and FutureSkills, and rapidly expanding our Apprenticeship and Higher Education provision. With a focus on delivering a first class service to students and staff, the College is seeking to recruit to this key post which will have a significant impact on implementing our strategy.

An opportunity has arisen to join us as our Director of Finance, reporting to the Corporation. As a senior post holder and Chief Financial Officer, you will be a key member of the College’s Senior Leadership team and accountable to the Chief Accounting Officer (Group Principal). You will lead on the development of financial strategies that will support the College to achieve its strategic objectives. You will also deputise for the Group Principal as required and be responsible for all aspects of the College Group’s financial budgeting and reporting processes, ensuring the College is compliant with external and internal reporting and audit requirements.

You may already be an established finance professional working within the FE sector looking for a new challenge or be ready for the next step up in your career. Regardless you should have experience of working in a public sector finance or regulated environment.

To find out how to apply for this role and to download an application pack visit: www.protocol.co.uk/sccgroup 

For an informal and confidential discussion about this role contact Protocol’s David Beynon (07970 042334) or Ian Sackree (07795 271559).

Reason to Join Us: 

• A range of developmental & career opportunities

• Optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes for the latest technology, mobile phones & bikes

• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings from high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas

• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans 

• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

Commitment to Safeguarding 

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.