We are thrilled to re-introduce to market an exciting opportunity to join us as Finance Director. It’s an exciting time to join the team, and the College with new projects on the horizon, including large capital projects; procurement legislation changes and the impacts of changing education reform. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Willerby Grove Campus, with the expectation of working across all three sites. Who are we? East Durham College is a thriving Further Education College, based across three sites across Durham and Peterlee - Willerby Grove, Houghall and The Technical Academy. We deliver a diverse range of provision including 14-16; home schooled; 16-19 general FE, Land Based Education and HE. We base an importance on the right learning and working culture and believe this is borne from our Core Values, which we encourage staff and students to model every day. Who are we looking for? Are you an experienced technical accountant? Do you have an eye for detail, a keen objectiveness for process review and a values-based leadership approach? Do you want to play an integral part in Enriching Lives Through Transformative Education? If so, you could be exactly who we’re looking for! What are the Main Duties of the Role? Your role will be to lead on the operational financial management and financial reporting with the broad aim of securing the College’s financial viability and delivering the Strategic Vision and Mission, thus supporting the organisation to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all. 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. What are our non-negotiables for this role: Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA accounting qualifications Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Demonstrable experience in relevant finance roles What can we offer you?: 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions. Flexible Working 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. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 11th December 2024. The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff - we believe you won’t find a more supportive and friendlier college. And that support leads to some great results. A high proportion of our students progress successfully into further or higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Students at East Durham College also develop their confidence, self-esteem and work-related skills - developing good employability skills and enhance their future opportunities. We also have a strong focus on helping students to make a positive contribution to their communities through the community project aspect of our exciting tutorial programme. The work of our students and our Students’ Union also helps a wide range of charities and community action projects. In fact, our 14-16 Engage provision was shortlisted for the 2020 Tes FE Awards in the Contribution to the Local Community Award category. We have a key focus on supporting students in their journey on to employment or further forms of education and training, building upon the positive and life-changing experience of studying at East Durham College.
