Head of Finance and Administration, Estates Office

University of Warwick -Estates Office

Salary and package commensurate with experience

Our client is seeking a Head of Finance and Administration for the Estates Office to steer and control financial policy and operations in line with the department and University strategy.

The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities with a reputation for excellence in its research and teaching. It is a dynamic and innovative organisation that provides a fertile environment for a challenging and progressive career to play an active part in delivering the University’s mission to establish itself as a world leader in research and teaching.

As part of the Estates Office Senior Management Team and a senior member of the staff in the wider administration, the role will involve leading the Finance, Purchasing, Communications, Customer Service and Administration team, taking responsibility for and overseeing the production of the financial elements of the Estates Office’s five year plan and quarterly accounts. The individual will be pro-active in designing, advising on and implementing strategies to optimise performance and ensure that administrative processes are in place to deliver an appropriate level of service to the department and its customers.

The appointee will be a strong and dynamic leader with extensive experience in the building and construction industry and expertise in putting in controls, leading high level negotiations, ensuring compliance and managing a multi-million pound capital spend. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised professional accountancy qualification and have significant post qualification experience at senior management level, leading and managing teams with diverse requirements.

For a full briefing pack, including a job description and application details, please contact Search Higher, who have been exclusively retained for this appointment on 024 7698 0893 or at warwick@searchhigher.co.uk via the Apply button below. The closing date for applications is 19th May 2013.

Job Reference: Warwick1301
Phone: 024 7698 0893