Withington Girls’ School is a leading independent day school for 760 girls aged 7-18, located in Fallowfield, just three miles south of Manchester’s city centre. The school’s academic results are outstanding, consistently ranked as the top independent school in the North West. The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2024 named Withington North West Independent School of the year for academic performance and in 2021 named Withington North West Independent School of the Decade.
The Headmistress and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to the key role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO). This is an important leadership position and an exciting opportunity to play a strategic and integral part in the next stage of the school’s development. Reporting to the Headmistress, the CFOO is a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team and plays a vital role in the school’s strategic planning. The CFOO also fulfils the role of Clerk to the Governors. The post holder will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the day-to-day non-educational operations of the school, including finance, estates, human resources, IT, facilities, compliance, and all commercial activities.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven senior leadership ability, a strategic and creative thinker, and will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. While a formal accounting qualification is not required, exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgement will be essential, as will an ability to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with the Headmistress, Governors, and colleagues at all levels.
Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite, and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector, and public-sector backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 30th September 2024.
Job Summary
Location: South Manchester
Competitive
Withington Girls' School
Wellington Road
Manchester
M14 6BL
England
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