Director of Finance & Operations Interim or Permanent Post with ASAP Start Date

Job Description

We are seeking a new Director of Finance and Operations to lead a high-performing team to new heights and provide the support and guidance needed to help Ada begin to scale its impact over the next 3 years and beyond. We are searching for a talented finance professional with experience of broader operational management.Salary: £58,000 to £70,000 depending on experienceSelection process: Application; Interviews with CEO and Board MembersHours: Either full time or 0.8 FTE (Interim or Permanent)Holidays: 25 days pro-rata plus up to five days during the colleges Christmas closure periodDBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Pension: Workplace Pension Scheme inc. employer contribution of 10%We are a high performing specialist College, the first brand new FE College in England since 1993, focused on developing our students technical, creative and entrepreneurial mindsets, skillsets and networks. We are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers, and we are particularly proud of our focus on identifying and supporting students from tougher backgrounds and young women. In November 2018, we were rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. We are looking for a Director of Finance and Operations, on an interim or permanent basis, to support us during a transition period. All our students and apprentices are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. We run a high-performing specialist 6th form in which all students study computer science with regular off-curriculum industry projects with partners such as King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America. We consistently are rated in the top institutions in the country for our computer science curriculum.Students can also study a range of related A-levels and BTECsWe also train 240+ Higher Level and Degree Apprentices digital apprentices for 30+ companies ranging from Google to Deloitte, Expedia and the FT as junior developers, data analysts and tech consultants. We use innovative Foundation and BSc. Programmes developed with our employer partners and validated by the OU.With campuses in Tottenham Hale and Whitechapel we have a very diverse student body from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to using tech as a tool for social mobility. We offer a supportive culture for students and staff and our excellent industry links mean staff get regular formal and informal CPD to support their learning and development as teachers but also as leaders.We are seeking a new Director of Finance and Operations to lead a high-performing team to new heights and provide the support and guidance needed to help Ada begin to scale its impact over the next 3 years and beyond. We are searching for a talented finance professional with experience of broader operational management.The appointed candidate will be a champion for Adas unique mission and have a passion for supporting young people to succeed, especially young women and those from tougher backgrounds.The right candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the Colleges future success and will join at an exciting time in our evolution. We are looking for someone who is engaging, proactive, influential and aligned to our values; someone who will lead change management and who will support and motivate colleagues to be as efficient as possible with their budget, operations and team to drive high performance.It is essential that the successful candidate holds a full-qualification from a major accountancy body (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)How to apply for the rolePlease complete the application form and include a concise but detailed statement, that clearly addresses how your experience, skills and qualifications match the varied responsibilities of the post and the requirements, as set out in the person specification and email via the button below. In the subject field please write "Application for Director of Finance & Operations" followed by your name.If you have questions about the role and would like to have an informal conversation before submitting a completed application form please write by an email with your CV to request a conversation with a member of the interview panel.Sadly we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role so can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the UK.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak and write fluently in English is an essential requirement of the role.Ada is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and its staff. We expect everyone to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.We are recognised as a disability confident employer and positively encourage applications from all social, gender and ethnicity backgrounds.Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck in applying!