Job Description
Job title:
Director of Finance and Operations (DFO)
Responsible to: Responsible for:
Head
Finance, Estates, Health & Safety, HR, Administration, Domestic Services, IT & GDPR
Role Outline South Hampstead High School requires a high- performing, energetic and adaptable individual to ensure the operational smooth running of all the non-teaching aspects of this market-leading girls' day School.
Job Purpose Summary The post-holder will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, with a pivotal role in long-term strategic development and planning for the whole School. They will work closely with the Head and have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the School. The post-holder will be expected to have experience of budget preparation and of providing commercial advice and strategic support at senior level. They should offer strong operating experience and project management skills. The post will suit a team player who embraces a culture of continuous improvement and an enthusiastic, energetic, collaborative individual who has previously worked with multi- functional teams. Candidates must be able to evidence strong leadership and influencing skills and demonstrate flexibility in their approach and a good sense of humour. They should ensure that their own responsibilities are executed to support the achievement of the School and Trust's strategic objectives. This will require the post- holder to have a clear understanding of teaching and
Business Development • Sustaining and increasing non-fee income including grants and lettings in line with overarching strategic plan. • Support the Head in the preparation and presentation of Business Cases for major projects. • Assisting in the development of the School in consultation with the Head through business plans and strategic assessment. Human Resources • Management of all HR, finance, IT, premises, reception, and caretaking staff, to include the procedure for recruitment, oversight of induction, development, and performance management in line with School and GDST policies. Estates Management • Oversight of building management, maintenance, and day-to-day upkeep of all buildings, as well as grounds maintenance and building security. • Project management or any building projects and other projects as required.
Health and Safety Management • Co-ordination and development of policies to comply with the relevant requirements of the Independent Schools Inspectorate and Health and Safety legislation in conjunction with the GDST Health and Safety advisors. Catering and Housekeeping • Ensuring excellent standards of catering and cleanliness are provided to students and staff and that kitchens and equipment are well maintained and comply with Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations. • Monitoring catering and cleaning service standards and levels and regular review of performance against contract as appropriate, as well as scrutiny of financial performance against agreed budgets. Sustainability • Working with the sustainability lead to make sure sustainability is at the heart of the School’s strategies.
learning requirements and how, through their own activities and those of their staff, they will support this. In addition, the post-holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to girls' education and to the ethos of the School. The DFO will be an ambassador for the School and wider Trust within and outside the School. Main Responsibilities: Financial Management • Responsibility, in collaboration with the Head and GDST, for all of the School’s finances: • Preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and business plans. • Monthly management accounts and School payroll. • Work closely with the GDST Fees Department on fee and income related matters. • Regular review and renegotiation of tenders and contracts. • Ensuring the Head, and the Local Governing Board, are fully informed of the School's finances on a regular basis.
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