Leicester College – Deputy Principal (CFO) – Finance and Corporate Services

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

20/08/2025 at 9.00am

Interview date

Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September 2025

Lead Consultant

Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk
FE Associates

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Introduction

Leicester College is a thriving, transformational environment that puts the community at the heart of everything we do. We provide access to expert teaching and learning, industry-standard facilities and an excellent network of support services, offering a wide range of qualifications and pathways to help students achieve their goals.

We are seeking an outstanding leader to join our Executive Team as Deputy Principal (CFO) – Finance and Corporate Services. This pivotal role follows the internal promotion of our new Principal and marks the first step in a refreshed senior leadership structure.

You will lead the College’s finance and corporate services functions, act as Chief Financial Officer, and serve as a key Deputy to the Principal and CEO. With strategic oversight of finance, estates, IT, student services, marketing and MIS, you will ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with senior financial experience, excellent judgement and a passion for education. You will play a central role in shaping our future strategy and delivering outstanding outcomes for students and the wider community.

You will be joining a high-performing, ambitious college with a strong local reputation and a dedicated team.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to download the candidate information pack by registering their details below and contacting Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk to discuss the role.

Supporting documents.

Strategic Plan

Ofsted Report

Annual Report and Financial Statements

How to apply

If you have the very special qualities and the passion to make a real a difference to the future of our students and business, then we would like to hear from you.

Please complete the registration form below to access the candidate information pack, application form and the equality and diversity form.

NB: Please ensure you complete all fields and click on both the Terms and Conditions check box as well as the Consent check box to enable access to the documents.

We have appointed FE Associates to help us find the right person. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant to discuss the role before the closing date.

Thank you for registering your interest. You can now download the information relating to this vacancy.

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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  Suzanne.Thurlow@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 email your application to recruitment@fea.co.uk by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Your application must include the following 2 documents:

  1. A fully completed Application Form (located above). Please do not include your CV as part of, or substitute for, the application form.
  2. The Equality and Diversity Form (located above).

PLEASE NOTE THESE FORMS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IOS/MAC (PAGES) 

Key Dates for Submitting Your Application:

  • Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 20 August 2025
  • Interview dates:  Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September 2025