Job Description

East Durham College is looking to appoint a Vice Principal- Finance and Business planning on a full-time permanent basis. Working highly effectively within the College Leadership Group, the Vice Principal will support the Principal in providing both strategic and day-to-day leadership for the College, working creatively in order to develop a high performing, supportive and challenging culture for both staff and learners, based upon the core values and College mission and vision.

The Vice Principal Finance & Business Planning will have direct line management of the following managers and functions including Director of Estates & Facilities, Health & Safety Manager, Finance Manager and ICT Services Director.

You should be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification and have extensive finance and business support management experience at a senior level in a further education and/or land-based college. Experience of delivering large capital projects at a senior level is advantageous, alongside a good understanding of effective and efficient curriculum and business planning, in addition to excellent leadership and management skills.

Essential Requirement:

• Qualified Accountant ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ICAEW (KQ).
• Relevant Degree.
• Evidence of CPD.

What we offer:

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions.
• 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.

If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Suzanne Duncan (Principal) using the following details:

Tel: 0191 518 8208

Email:

If you would like to request a recruitment pack containing supporting documentation to assist you with your application, please email .

Interviews will likely be held on the week commencing 9th October 2023.

The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff - we believe you won\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99 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.

East Durham College