The role
alsocarries responsibility for representing the organisation externally withfunding bodies, auditors and key stakeholders, as well as leading digitaltransformation and service improvement initiatives that enhance organisationalefficiency, resilience and long‑term value. This is a highly visible andinfluential leadership position, requiring sound judgement, commercialawareness and the ability to operate confidently within a regulated publicsector environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed inthis Director of Finance & Corporate Services role, you will be a fullyqualified senior finance professional with membership of a CCAB accounting bodyand significant post‑qualification experience. You will bring a strong trackrecord of leading financial management within a large, complex andmulti‑functional organisation, including responsibility for budgeting,forecasting, capital planning, cash management and the preparation ofmanagement and statutory accounts.
You will haveproven experience of leading and developing nonperforming teams and ofoperating at a senior strategic level, contributing to business planning,organisational change and the delivery of complex programmes or projects. Astrong understanding of financial reporting standards is essential, alongsidethe credibility to advise, influence and challenge senior stakeholders,including executive colleagues and Board members.
The successfulcandidate will demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation andinterpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively acrossdepartments and build strong external relationships. You will besolutions‑focused, resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to operate in ahigh‑accountability environment and the judgement to balance commercialthinking with public sector governance and compliance requirements. Experienceof estates, IT, digital transformation, governance, audit, risk or the furthereducation sector would be advantageous, though candidates with strongtransferable leadership experience are also encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
In return, youwill be offered a career‑defining executive leadership opportunity with genuinescope to shape organisational strategy and long‑term sustainability. This roleprovides significant autonomy and influence, with direct access to thePrincipal & CEO and Regional Board, and the opportunity to leadwide‑ranging transformation across finance, estates, digital and governancefunctions.
You will join avalues‑led public sector organisation with a strong focus on accountability,sustainability and continuous improvement, supported by a collaborativeExecutive Team culture. A competitive senior leadership reward package isoffered, alongside the benefits associated with a public sector employer andthe professional satisfaction of contributing to an organisation with a clearsocial and economic purpose.