Associate Director - Finance

At Coleg Gwent, our mission is simple: to CHANGE LIVES THROUGH LEARNING. We are one of the top performing colleges in Wales and we have high aspirations for our students, for our staff and for the communities we serve.

Due to the retirement of the current potholder we are now seeking a driven, innovative and passionate individual to join our Finance Team. The College is forward thinking, dynamic and determined to make a difference, and is seeking a like-minded individual who can work with the Director of Finance & Estates to support and lead the finances of the College. The College is at a point of reviewing its operations in order to deliver sustainable efficiencies whilst ensuring continued growth and excellence and we are looking for the right person to work with our Leadership team to deliver this.

As Associate Director (Finance), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the College, contributing to its financial strategy, financial planning and long term success.

Who are we looking for?

• You will be a Finance professional (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCA) with experience of operating at a senior level,
• You will have a wide and extensive experience of budgetary and financial management within an FE setting
• You will have experience of working with, and influencing, senior management
• You will have a good understanding of the current FE sector, including funding rules and environment
• You will have the strength and quality of leadership and personal skills required to develop and lead an effective and motivated team
• You will be able to think strategically and provide innovative solutions to complex issues, with a proven ability to quickly grasp and respond to a complex and changing environment
• You will be commercially astute in the development and delivery of the College’s objectives

In return, the College offers many employment benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and many on-site benefits and facilities.

You will join a college that is ambitious, purposeful, committed and supportive.

Within easy access of the M4 corridor, our campuses are set within reach of some of the most beautiful countryside in South Wales. If you want to make a difference, this is the place to do it.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure. 

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners.

We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

What brings us together?

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging.

To support the College in being a respectful community we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group. Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are so passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Closing Date: 07/05/24

Interview Date: 14/05/24