Royal Hospital School Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per annum, 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday- Friday with flexibility required, to include occasional Saturdays Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 8717 Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world. The school was acquired by the Inspired Learning Group in November last year, which secures its future and marks the start of an exciting and significant change journey. We are looking to appoint a Head of Finance as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance team at a significant time in the school’s history. This role will lead on all aspects of financial management and control for the school, including financial reporting, budgets, forecasting and oversight of risks and opportunities. You will be expected to embrace change as we integrate with the wider group and work to make improvements to finance systems and processes, working closely with the Director of Finance and others at the ILG Head Office to deliver on several key projects. It is an office-based role, with possible one day per week working remotely, subject to the needs of the school. For more information To find out more about us, please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or the school, please contact the HR Department, by either calling 01473 326200 or emailing recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting the vacancies page of our website. Closing date: 9am, 23 April 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 27 April 2026 We reserve the right to bring the deadline for applications forward. The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.