Finance and Operations Manager

About Our School

Set in beautiful extensive grounds on the edge of the Kentish village of Hawkhurst, Marlborough House is a country Prep School for boys and girls from 2½ to 13 years old with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for whilst still embracing the future that our children will be part of. 

We value our staff very highly and believe it is critical to invest in them. We nurture a culture of personal and professional development and offer our staff opportunities for training and progression.

Our website www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk provides a great deal of useful information about us and will give you a flavour of life at Marlborough House.

All staff at Marlborough House are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact and are expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

About the role

We are seeking a Finance and Operations Manager. This role will be ideal for a flexible and efficient operator, who enjoys delivering the rhythmical finances and logistics of a school as well as problem solving when required to. We are effectively a small business, with a turnover of £3.5million and a staff of 75 – the successful candidate will keep the financial and operational side of the business ticking over, thus supporting the teaching staff as they deliver an excellent all-round education to the children.

The job description gives the general headings, but of course there is much more detail which can be explained at interview. There will be a good deal of autonomy in the role, with advice and supervision from the Headteacher and the Chairman of the Finance Committee. The successful applicant will also supervise one part-time colleague who deals with invoices and expenses. Experience of working within a school will be advantageous but is not essential.

The position will be full-time, beginning in late May 2024.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 19th April 2024

Interviews for shortlisted candidates may take place prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

Please refer to the full Person Specification, Job Description and Outline Terms and Conditions.