Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey – a World Heritage Site – The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.
The King’s School requires a Director of Finance to (working alongside the Bursar) have overall responsibility for financial management and control of the School, its trading companies, trusts, charities and investments. Key responsibilities of the role include (a full list of responsibilities is included in the Job Specification document):
- Maintain and develop the Strategic 10 Year Financial Place in line with the School’s objectives.
- Co-ordination of the Annual Budget, periodic forecasts, including significant financial modelling.
- Ensuring compliance with all tax and charity rules.
- Overseeing the Schools Investments, currently managed by Sarasin & Partners LLP.
- To ensure that the Bursar is provided with all financial information, reports and assistance necessary for the efficient and effective strategic financial management of the School.
- Attend Governors Finance and General Purposes, Audit and Investment committee meetings and any other meetings as required by the Bursar and provide the first draft minutes.
- Responsibility for Audit and adherence to financial regulations and good practice.
The post holder will work in close co-operation with the Bursar, the Deputy Bursar the Head and the Head of JKS, the SLT, Director of Operations, Premises Director, Director of Catering, Director of ICT, Business and International Director, Director of External Strategy and Director of Development. The Director of Finance also has a day-to-day working relationship with departmental managers and budget holders and is required to co-operate fully with them.
Those considering applying but requiring more information, can contact Mark Taylor (Bursar) for an informal discussion; bursar@kings-school.co.uk;
The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be submitted online through the King’s School website: https://tinyurl.com/Kings-Vacancies and should include a personal statement for the Bursar and a CV by Monday 16 January 2023. First round interviews are to be held on 23 and 24 January 2023.
If you have any questions about the post or difficulties accessing the online application form please contact Julia Manwaring on j.manwaring@kings-school.co.uk
The King’s School, Canterbury is an educational charity – Registration No: 307942
