School Finance and Operations Manager

1 week ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom RSAcademics Ltd Full time
An exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success and development of The Manor.
The Manor is a thriving independent co-educational day school for 380 pupils aged 2-11 years.

Highly regarded locally, the warm, family-centred School serves a wide catchment area and the pupil roll currently stands higher than ever.

The Governors and Head are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, financially astute and commercially driven individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).

Reporting to the Head on day-to-day operations, the DFO is a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team and will help shape and deliver The Manor's strategic vision.

The DFO will lead a diverse team of finance and operations staff and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of support services at The Manor.

Areas of responsibility include finance, buildings and facilities, health and safety, IT, and commercial operations.

The successful candidate will be a visible and agile leader; a strategic thinker who possesses excellent relationship-building and communication skills as well as exceptional financial and commercial acumen.

A strong skill set including finance, strategic planning and execution and operational delivery is required.

Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private-sector backgrounds.

If you have any questions about uploading your documents please contact Laura Beacon, Project Coordinator (Appointments), at .Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on

The Manor preparatory 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 & Barring Service.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Microsoft Teams w/c Monday 10 June 2024
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