About this role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Description: Competitive salary
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
At Nescot, we are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Procurement to develop and lead on our finance, investment and procurement strategy.
What we are looking for:
An accomplished and experienced Finance professional who will play a key role in supporting our ambitions for transformation, underpinning growth, sustainability and the establishment of innovative practices A combination of excellent strategic leadership and operational management skills and will be required to lead a multidisciplinary team covering Finance and Procurement Significant experience of FE funding rules and regulations Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPFA)
Key responsibilities of the role are to:
To establish a financial strategy and treasury management to underpin the colleges strategic priorities To lead and manage an outstanding finance and procurement function, supporting the colleges strategic priorities and ensuring financial compliance. To ensure all relevant policies and procedures are in place to ensure they are following regulatory requirements and best practice Deliver high levels of customer service and regular internal communications with stakeholders as well as external agencies and partners including the wider community
Benefits:
A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, Free parking on-site Free online qualifications
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please email [email protected] to schedule a time with Sarah Watson, Chief Operating Officer
Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” Nescot is the 2024 Surrey Employer of the year.
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st June 2026 we reserve the right to close earlier than advertised