Oundle School

Established in 1556, Oundle is one of Britain’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools, situated in the charming market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Oundle School has 1,140 pupils, and a further 260 day pupils aged 4 – 11 attending Laxton Junior School.  With a turnover in the region of £40m and a staff of almost 800, we pride ourselves on being associated with the best in modern independent school education.  Oundle is a rewarding and exciting place to work and we are proud of our staff and value the contribution that every employee makes to the life of both Schools and our pupils.

We are now looking to appoint an outstanding Director of Finance to be a senior qualified finance professional providing credible, visible and effective management of the finance function including the people and processes that assure the financial performance of the organisation. Reporting to the Bursar, the postholder will provide financial leadership across the Corporation of Oundle School, influencing behaviours, identifying efficiencies, and embedding a value for money culture.  The Director of Finance will lead cross-cutting projects, forming and leading groups of staff at all levels as necessary to achieve outcomes.

This is a key, trusted role in the organisation, and we are looking for an experienced and qualified finance leader who has the strategic and operational experience to lead in a broad finance role. You will be a strong communicator, with a proven ability to manage a varied and complex stakeholder environment. Candidates may come from beyond the education sector but will need to bring a strong empathy and commitment to the vision and mission of the School.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We are committed to the elimination of unconscious bias, promoting an ethos of inclusion, respect for others and celebrating diversity in all its forms throughout the School community.

 Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Oundle School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FOBE. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 25th May.