The position oversees the Finance, Human Resources, Quality, Risk, and Compliance functions of the University and the two colleges. This senior leadership role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective management of these key areas, ensuring financial stability and growth, driving organisational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for Finance, Human Resources, Quality, Risk, and Compliance, aligned with the Group and our client’s goal of becoming a successful academic health system. 

• Financial Management: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of our client's organization to ensure financial stability and growth. Implement effective financial controls, initiatives and procedures to manage resources efficiently.

• Human Resources (HR) Management: Lead the HR team in developing and executing strategies for talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, compensation, and benefits. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Quality Management: Ensure the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems and standards across our client's organization. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. 

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the current and future activities of our client's organization. Develop and implement risk management strategies and contingency plans. 

• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance and manage audits and inspections. 

• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across the respective functions, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that administrative strategies support their objectives. 

• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) within this portfolio, driving performance improvements and achieving operational targets. 

• Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop and manage budgets for finance, HR, quality, risk, and compliance functions, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control. 

• Policy Development: Oversee the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.

• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to support our client’s organisational growth and transformation. 

• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive finance and administrative background, exceptional leadership abilities, and a strong focus on strategic and operational goals. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience with significant experience overseeing finance, HR, quality, risk, and compliance functions, with at least 7 years of leadership role. 

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex operations, and drive strategic initiatives. 

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and cost control. 

• HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of human resources management, including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development. 

• Quality and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with quality management systems, risk management, and compliance requirements. 

• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to align administrative functions with business goals. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

• Reporting skills: Excellent reporting skills for the purpose of the Board and high-level committees and external requirements. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and operational efficiency. 

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ACCA, CIMA or similar are advantageous.