Bursar

RECRUITMENTiQ; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Brighton is seeking a dynamic Charity Bursar to lead business and operational functions, ensuring charity compliance and effective management of finances and HR. Ideal candidates will possess leadership experience in finance and charity governance, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safeguarding. BSL skills or willingness to learn are valued. This role is essential for supporting Deaf children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and charity governance.
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with education or social care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial, administrative, and legal functions of the charity.
• Prepare and present reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure charity compliance and oversee HR and fundraising.

Skills

Leadership

Finance

Charity governance

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

RECRUITMENTiQ is currently working in partnership with a local school that are seeking a strategic and dynamic Charity Bursar to lead our vital business and operational functions.

Reporting directly to the Trustees, you will ensure the effective financial, administrative, and legal of the charity, while helping shape our long-term strategy.

Youll be a key member of the School Leadership Team and the Trustees Executive, overseeing charity compliance, HR, premises, facilities, IT, marketing and fundraising. A crucial part of the role involves preparing and presenting reports for the Board of Trustees, managing annual audits and ensuring our operations are sustainable and aligned with our mission to support Deaf children and young people.

We are looking for a confident leader with experience in finance, charity governance, project management, and HR, ideally with knowledge of education or social care settings. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

British Sign Language (BSL) skills or a willingness to learn are highly valued.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS to check your suitability to work with children.You must declare all convictions, cautions, and bind overs; including ones that may be considered spent.

Join us to make a difference in a values-driven organisation supporting the Deaf community.

For further information and an application pack please click apply now and complete our application form to be considered.