Director of Finance

Hours: Full-time, 36 hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £75,000

Closing Date: 15th July 2025

Location: Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College

About Us

At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability and Inclusion. With three college sites across West London-Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall-you'll join a diverse and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education. As one of the most diverse colleges in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment, a wide variety of career opportunities, and a culture built on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement. For more about us, please visit our website.

About the Role

We're seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial planning and resource management of West London College. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will provide visionary leadership for finance, procurement, and capital projects.

This pivotal role ensures the College's financial viability and statutory compliance while enabling innovation, growth, and value for money. You will drive the financial strategy, oversee capital projects, manage external funding relationships, and lead a high-performing Finance Team.

If you're a qualified accountant with substantial leadership experience in complex financial environments and are ready to shape the future of education in West London, we want to hear from you.

To be eligible, please review the person specification within the Job Description document. Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be considered.

What We Offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days at Christmas
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - defined benefit scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free loans (e.g. Season Tickets, Technology)
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Access to Perkbox (discounts and rewards)
• College's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at our on-site hair and beauty salon

Important Information

The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us, and we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion or belief, and marital or civil partnership status.

To apply, please complete an application form by the closing date as CVs will not be accepted. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the Job Description.

Please note: The use of AI-generated or AI-assisted application content is strictly prohibited. By applying, you confirm that all content is your own and free from AI assistance.

We reserve the right to close the application process early-so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment