Clare College Cambridge

Salary: Highly competitive

This is the opportunity to play a vital role in the life of a vibrant, inclusive, forward-thinking College, at the heart of one of the world’s leading academic institutions; the Bursar will deliver outstanding leadership to a broad range of functions and be an active part of a truly special community.

As one of the oldest colleges in Cambridge, Clare College has a rich history and is made up of beautiful period architecture.  Today, we are a global and diverse community, home to students from all backgrounds and a large and active teaching Fellowship, providing inspiration and academic guidance for students. The College is recognised for providing a truly inclusive friendly, supportive environment for bright, engaged students and their interests.

This is a role of unusual breadth, more akin to a COO/CFO, but with a critical core role in advising on the efficient and effective financial management of the College, including the investment portfolio with a wide range of day-to-day operational responsibilities. These include oversight of accommodation and catering services, a complex physical estate, governance and Fellowship matters, HR and regulatory compliance.

The Bursar has six direct reports and a PA. The Bursar will be highly self-motivated, intellectually confident and able to relate in a consensual manner. They will be capable of inspiring, motivating and managing the College’s staff and engaging effectively with both the Fellowship and students, demonstrating to all a real affinity for the academic and charitable and inclusive objectives of the College. They will be highly financially literate and, though not a pre-requisite, it is likely that the appointed candidate will have a relevant professional qualification. As importantly, they will be confident leading operational tasks and have proven experience of effective strategic and financial management in an organisation of significant complexity.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Clare College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FZZJB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon Monday 28th March