Director Of Finance And Planning

The College Executive Team, comprising the Principal & Chief Executive, and three Directors, is responsible for executing the Board-approved strategic plan and meeting performance targets. In this role, the post-holder will line manage three Assistant Directors.

As an Executive Team member, the post-holder will provide leadership in the development, monitoring and achievement of business plans and KPIs across key functions and activities including finance, business and economic engagement, information management, client complaints and compliance.

This individual will provide strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of Southern Regional College’s strategic outcomes in their area of responsibility. This role involves supporting the Principal & Chief Executive in developing external partnerships relevant to the College’s aims, focusing specifically on local economic skills delivery and business support.

Additionally, the post-holder will lead the Senior Management Team in developing the annual College Development Plan, collaborating with the Governing Body and Principal & Chief Executive.

The post holder will sit on the College’s Estates Project Board, directly managing project costs alongside the Projects' Director and Principal & Chief Executive.

The post holder will be expected to deputise as required within the Executive Team and undertake other duties, as required, to fulfil the responsibilities of the post. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026 at 12.00noon.

Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly.

​​​​​​​College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more. 
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