The Vacancy
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated Finance Director. This full-time, permanent position primarily based at our Willerby Grove Campus, with the expectation of working across all three sites.
Main Duties of the Role:
Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all by leading on the operational financial management with the broad aim of securing the College’s financial viability and delivering the Strategic Vision and Mission.
You will be a key member of the College Management Group (CMG), helping to develop and implement strategy and to resource and deliver the College’s objectives. The role will be actively involved in, and able to bring influence to bear on, all significant business decisions by providing thoughtful, insightful and measured information.
You will promote excellent financial management and internal control so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used within the principals of best value and compliance.
Essential Requirements:
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent level 6
- Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA accounting qualifications
- Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role
What we offer:
- 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions.
- Free Gym Membership.
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
- 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
- Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
- Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
- Free onsite parking.
- On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
- Cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you wish to discuss salary expectations or any other aspect of the role prior to applying please contact recruitment@eastdurham.ac.uk with you contact details and they will arrange for the Vice Principal – Finance and Business planning to discuss this with you
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.? East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.? Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.