Head of Finance (King Edward’s Witley and Barrow Hills)
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2023
Job overview
We seek to appoint a new Head of Finance. This is a vital position that plays an important role in the Charity’s success. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (DoFO), the Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective strategic and operational financial management of Bridewell.
The Head of Finance will be an active member of the Bursar’s Core Team, additionally consisting of the Head of HR, Estates Bursar, Head of Operations and PA to the DoFO, contributing to strategic and operational planning and implementation as appropriate to ensure smooth and efficient operation at both King Edward’s (KESW) and Barrow Hills (BHS).
The Head of Finance will advise the DoFO and the Governing body on all financial aspects of the Charity. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Strategic Financial Plan and Cash Flow, advising on and implementing the Charity’s Treasury strategy. Additionally, you will be responsible for the annual budget, termly reforecasts and management accounts.
You will be responsible for the management of the Charity’s investments, advising governors on all investment matters in liaison with the Charity’s investment managers, and will act as the secretary to the Bridewell Estates sub-committee and attend other governors’ meetings as required.
The role demands a confidential approach to the objectives and deliverables in an, at times, challenging and changing environment.
Our Benefits include: Use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities, free on-site parking, competitive rates of pay & meals whilst on duty. We also offer reduced school fees for staff at King Edward’s & our partner school, Barrow Hills.
King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 440 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools. For more information, please refer to our Applicant Information Pack.
To apply, please complete the Application Form via the apply button. For further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.
Closing date for applications: 9th June 2023
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
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About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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