Bursar (Chief Finance and Operating Officer) - St Albans
27 miles north of central London and 23 miles south of Cambridge, road, rail and air networks are all excellent.
The College is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and commercially driven Bursar to help shape and deliver its strategic vision. This is a critical leadership position and an exciting and wide-ranging opportunity to work in partnership with a new Headmaster on the next stage of the College’s development.The postholder will act as the College’s commercial adviser to improve its competitive position and build a successful and financially sustainable future whilst delivering operational capability and an ambitious Estates Master Plan.
Reporting to the College Headmaster, the Bursar will lead the College Professional Services team and, as a key member of the Executive, will play a vital role in the College’s strategic planning. With responsibility for Finance, HR, Facilities and Estates, IT and Commercial Activities, candidates will be able to demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership, strategic planning and operational delivery within large, complex environments.Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not required, they will be a strategic thinker with exceptional financial and commercial acumen. An outstanding communicator and collaborative senior leader, they will need to demonstrate energy, creativity and agile thinking, coupled with the ability to execute initiatives and projects that will drive the College’s success.
Prior experience in the education sector is not required, and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. Candidates will demonstrate empathy with independent education and a commitment to the College’s aims and objectives.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
- Nina Lambert: ninalambert@rsacademics.com
For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 17th March 2025.
Bishop’s Stortford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information brochure.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.