Forfar Education

Horris Hill is an historic day and boarding school for boys ages 4-13 set in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. The school prides itself on helping its pupils balance the demands of formal education with both creative play and organised sports and activities. Dedicated staff nurture an enduring love of learning and curiosity of spirit that will equip pupils with the skills and confidence for whatever challenges they may face in life. Horris Hill enjoys close relationships with several of the country’s top public schools, and ensures every pupil makes the most of the opportunities available to them so that they can be excited and prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.

Horris Hill is part of Forfar Education, a specialist school investment and advisory business, which partners with and manages schools across the world, supporting them to become outstanding centres of excellence for pupils of all ages to learn and grow. Forfar Education is committed to working in close partnership with school leadership for the benefit of all pupils, celebrating each school’s identity and strengths.

Horris Hill is now seeking to appoint a Bursar with vision, empathy, and integrity who will work with all members of the school community in its continued development. The Bursar will lead on all non-academic aspects of Horris Hill to ensure continued excellence in the operational and business functions of the school, and that the school operates in an efficient and cost-effective way. They will advise the Head on all financial, premises-related, employment, HR and health and safety matters, as well as assisting in developing and implementing future policy for the school in these areas.

The successful candidate will demonstrate financial acumen with strong managerial capabilities, sound judgment and excellent communication skills. They will have a professional finance qualification, and ideally have familiarity with conducting business in the educational world. The successful candidate will have significant prior experience in financial management, including end-of-year accounts and external liaison with auditors, as well as the proven ability to formulate and present strategic ideas.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Forfar Education on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference GATADC. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday, 7 January 2022.