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Introduction
HRUC is a leading college group committed to delivering outstanding education and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. We support our students and staff through strong governance, collaborative leadership and a focus on statutory and ethical standards.
We are seeking a Finance Director to join HRUC’s senior leadership community and Finance Executive Group, providing strategic financial leadership across the group. Working with the CFO, Executive Management Team and Governing Body, you will help secure financial sustainability, support commercial growth and deliver robust financial stewardship. The successful applicant will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, have experience of the Further Education sector and will lead the group’s financial management framework, oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory accounts and provide strategic advice on capital, digital, governance and commercial priorities.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Elle.Hurst@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date. Please connect with Elle Hurst on LinkedIn, or send a link to your LinkedIn profile if possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a volume of applications be received.
How to apply
Step 1: Complete the form below.
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Candidate Information.
Step 2: Submitting your application.
Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant, by emailing Elle.Hurst@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date.
Once you have obtained the full information and had an informal discussion with the lead consultant, you must complete the online application form and equality and diversity form by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Key dates for submitting your application:
- Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 3 November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a volume of applications be received.
- Interviews: Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Step 3: Ethnicity and diversity form.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your application for HRUC – Finance Director.
Our team will now review your application against the requirements of the role. Should your application be shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the selection process.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@fea.co.uk.
Step 3: Ethnicity and diversity form.
Thank you for completing the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion form.
We appreciate your time and your support in helping us build a more inclusive workplace.