Join a values-driven organisation shaping its next phase of success.
As Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll play a crucial role in leading strategic and operational delivery - driving performance, maximising resources, and supporting the leadership team to make confident, informed decisions.
With a strong focus on values, growth and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to bring further structure and clarity to a fast-moving and purposeful environment.
What you’ll gain
Influence and visibility – work closely with the Head and senior leadership team, providing trusted financial and operational insight that shapes strategy and delivery.
Development and ownership – lead a high-performing team across finance, estates, IT, and health & safety, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant operations.
Impact and improvement – play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, strengthening financial performance, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Support and collaboration – join an optimistic, forward-looking team that values openness, trust, and collaboration.
Attractive benefits – competitive salary, generous pension scheme, free lunch, access to fitness facilities, wellbeing support and discounted school fees.
What you’ll do
1. Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
2. Partner with senior and departmental leaders to optimise resources, improve efficiency, and deliver value for money.
3. Oversee commercial operations, including lettings and enterprise opportunities, ensuring long-term sustainability.
4. Drive operational excellence across estates, IT and health & safety, maintaining full regulatory compliance.
5. Collaborate on strategic projects - from financial planning to capital developments, bringing commercial insight and rigour.
6. Build strong relationships with central partners and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and governance.
7. Lead, mentor and empower a capable team including Finance, Estates, IT, and Health & Safety managers, fostering growth and accountability.
What you’ll need
8. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience with strong financial leadership credentials.
9. Proven experience overseeing both finance and operations within a school setting.
10. Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and manage risk.
11. A collaborative and approachable leadership style, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
12. Strategic thinker with strong hands-on capability, able to balance long-term planning with day-to-day delivery.
13. Experience in an education, not-for-profit, or values-led organisation is desirable but not essential.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now to lead a capable, passionate team through a period of growth and modernisation - helping to strengthen operations, drive performance, and support an organisation that’s shaping future generations.