Director of Finance and Operations

31 days annual leave plus bank holidayslocal government pension schemeFlexible workingSummaryA senior leadership opportunity to shape the operational strength, financial sustainability, and future growth of a mission-led education partnership.Ideal for a commercially astute, values-driven leader with strong finance expertise and the confidence to lead operations, governance, and organisational development in a collaborative, community-focused environment.Our Client Tower Hamlets Education Partnership (THEP) is a locally rooted, values-led organisation supporting schools and education leaders across Tower Hamlets. The partnership brings schools together to improve outcomes for children through collaboration, innovation, and locally driven solutions.The Role This is a pivotal Executive Team role combining finance, operations, and business development, with responsibility to:Provide strategic financial leadership and long-term financial planningLead and strengthen organisational operations and infrastructureSupport income diversification, new services, and sustainable growthAct as a key advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior stakeholdersMain DutiesLead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance across the organisationDrive long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and sustainabilityOversee core operational functions including HR, communications, events, IT, and administrationStrengthen governance, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and ..... full job details .....