Job Description

Permanent, Full time or Part-Time, 26.5 - 37 hours per week

77,132 - 80,878

p.a. FTE, SFC Leadership Spine L13 - L15, depending on experience.

Start date Autumn 2025 or sooner.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our highly successful leadership team at a leading national Sixth Form College located in the historic city of Cambridge. This role will be pivotal as we take the College forward to the next level to achieve its strategic objectives as we transition across to form a new Multi Academy Trust in which Hills Road Sixth Form College will be the sole founding organisation.

You will already be an excellent leader with substantial experience in a senior financial role, incorporating strategic and operational management skills and with a track record of developing high performing teams. You will be a clear strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to maximise opportunities for the College. You will be a strong communicator with a motivational and collaborative approach. Although your expertise and background may be financial, all voices around our leadership table contribute to all aspects of strategic decision making and we would want your voice to be part of that.

If you think your knowledge, skills and experience match the brief, we want to hear from you. We are flexible about your financial background and sector experience, providing you share our passion for continuous improvement and are committed to the success of the College, its students, staff and wider stakeholders.

For someone with drive, energy and enthusiasm, the College will provide a stimulating, supportive and exciting environment in which to take forward your career.

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College sporting facilities, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, as well as discounts on all our Adult Education courses.

Details and an application form for the above post may be obtained from our website

https://www.hillsroad.ac.uk/about-us/current-vacancies

. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment sooner than stated, therefore you are encouraged to apply early.

Closing

date

: Monday 7th July 2025 at 9am

Interviews:

Thursday 17th July 2025

If you would like any general information about the application procedure, please speak to the College's Human Resources partner for this appointment, Anya Pooley on 01223 278063, or email Anya directly at apooley@hillsroad.ac.uk.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff and expects all members of the College community, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The College actively promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Information for applicants

Background

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the top-performing state Sixth Form Colleges in the country. We offer a forward-thinking, collaborative and supportive working environment, with thoroughly engaged and enthusiastic students and staff.

The Post

The Chief Finance Officer plays a key role in the College Strategy Team (CST) contributing in all aspects to the effective and successful leadership of the College with a particular focus on strong financial management.

Organisational Structure

The senior team is called College Strategy Team and comprises six posts in total:

Principal

Deputy Principal

Vice Principal, Staff and Student Learning

Vice Principal, Student Progression and Support

Chief Operations Officer (3.5 days per week)

Chief Finance Officer (3 days per week currently)

CST meet weekly to discuss a range of operational and strategic issues. Staff briefings take place weekly digitally, and there are regular face to face and online staff meetings.

During the summer term, there is allocated time dedicated to staff development. The post holder is required to attend Corporation and Audit Committee meetings throughout the year; these are usually held in the evening and there are circa 12 meetings per year.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to do the following:

Sixth Form College application form

complete the equality and diversity monitoring form

write a supporting letter of application

supply a brief CV

The completed application form should be submitted via email to recruitment@hillsroad.ac.uk. All documents should be submitted by

9.00am on Monday 7th July 2025.

Please note that applications received after the closing date may not be eligible for consideration.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025.

Hills Road Sixth Form College will base its decision as to whether to invite you for interview solely on the details provided on your application and how well they match the criteria for this post.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. The successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their right to work during the recruitment process.

Hills Road Sixth Form College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, religion, sex, disability or age. You are not obliged to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form, but any information given will help us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policy.

If you have a disability, you are invited to request any special arrangements you may require for interview, or any adjustments you may anticipate would be needed in your working arrangements, by contacting the Human Resources Team on 01223 278063 (direct line). Further information about accessibility to the site can be found on our website under 'Equality and Diversity/Site Plan' and also from 'AccessAble: www.accessable.co.uk.

Thank you for your interest in this post and in the college. We do hope that you will decide to apply, and we should like to thank you in advance for taking the time and trouble to do so. For more information about working life at the college, please go to our website http://www.hillsroad.ac.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 77,132.00-80,878.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025