An exceptional opportunity for an inspirational leader
As our new Vice Principal Finance & Resources we will expect you to work with skill, pace, and commitment, and focus on the strategic direction of the college, whilst ensuring sufficient attention to detail. We are seeking an inspirational leader who will play a key role in continuing our journey towards excellence. You will provide strategic leadership to our finances and estates, facilities and security managing key relationships and outcomes in areas such as audit and risk and take a lead on several key Board-level committees. You will be working with a progressive, committed, and supportive Board and Senior Leadership team who are ambitious for our students, communities, and employers. You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in reviewing, shaping, and implementing the next strategic phase for the college. This post provides an exciting opportunity to deliver successful, sustainable, and meaningful change and to contribute to the college being clearly recognised as a beacon of kindness, unity and excellence.
If you have a proven track record of achievement at a senior level in the education sector and are passionate about the positive economic and social role that FE at its best can play, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Our senior leadership team is currently under-represented in all BME categories; we therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates within these groups.
Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, operating across seven vocational centres across Huddersfield and Dewsbury. With an income of £45million we offer a broad curriculum to over 12,000 students across full-time study, apprenticeships and part-time courses.
We are proud of our work with employers and of the way we are meeting local skills needs, creating opportunities and changing lives. We want the College to grow and flourish, based on a reputation for excellence and inclusion, serving the needs of students and employers. Significant capital investment has seen the recent opening of our iconic Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in the town.
Our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Objectives
Kirklees College is committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement that challenges and stretches our ambition. We aim to be a desirable place to work and learn, exhibiting values and behaviours that encourage staff and students to be aspirational for themselves and inspirational for others. The College Mission is “Creating Opportunity, Changing Lives”.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ian Sackree (07795 271559) or Dan Bacon (07934 062726).
If you wish to apply for this position, then please:
- Complete the application form and email to kirklees@protocol.co.uk with the subject heading of “Vice Principal Finance & Resources”.
- You should also complete the equal opportunities form and attach a CV.
- In your application please provide
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- Your motivation for applying.
- Your understanding of the key priorities of the role.
- Brief examples of relevant experience and achievements.
- (NB – no more than 3 sides of A4, font 11, Arial).
Protocol will send an acknowledgement of receipt via email to all applicants within 24 hours. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, then please call Dan Bacon on 07934 062726.
Please provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We expect to take up references for candidates who have been shortlisted unless you tell us otherwise.
Recruitment Timetable:
| Closing Date for Applications | Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 12.30pm |
| Shortlisting Meeting | Monday, 4 July 2022 |
| Assessment Centre | Monday, 18 July 2022 |
Overview
Organisation: Kirklees College
Location: Yorkshire
Salary: c. £90k depending on experience
Posted date: 09/06/2022
Closing Date: 30/06/2022
