Bursar

Blenheim Schools; Croydon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumnor House School is looking for an experienced Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership across non-teaching functions. This full-time permanent position requires the candidate to manage financial operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong financial leadership experience, be highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills. The role is based in Croydon, UK, with a salary up to £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven track record of managing complex priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, and reporting.
• Manage compliance across finance, health & safety, and operational policies.
• Oversee HR administration and support recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Financial leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT competence

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Step Into Education That Truly Changes Lives

Location: Cumnor House School

Job Title: Bursar

Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Cumnor House School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school’s non‑teaching functions.

Working closely with the Head Teacher and senior leaders, the Bursar will lead the school’s financial, administrative, and operational services, ensuring robust systems, financial sustainability, and full regulatory compliance. This is a key leadership role supporting the effective day‑to‑day running and long‑term development of the school.

About Cumnor House

Here at Cumnor House Boys’, we’re dedicated to giving our children the perfect platform to achieve their potential.

Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially. Therefore, our curriculum contains varied subjects and activities, ensuring that every child gets the most out of the time they spend at school.

By striking the perfect balance between disciplined learning practices and a friendly atmosphere we can be confident in providing the perfect environment for our children to flourish.

About the role

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, invoicing, fee management, and reporting
• Oversee compliance across finance, health & safety, estates, and operational policies
• Line‑manage administration, facilities, admissions/marketing, and IT functions
• Manage estates, buildings maintenance, contractors, and health & safety requirements
• Support admissions processes and marketing activity in partnership with senior leaders
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment support, onboarding, and payroll data
• Represent operations at leadership meetings and contribute to whole‑school planning

About you

• Have strong financial and operational leadership experience
• Be highly organised, commercially aware, and confident managing complex priorities
• Demonstrate excellent communication and people‑management skills
• Be IT‑competent, with strong Excel and systems experience
• Have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams

Cumnor House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.