Bursar and Clerk to the Governors

The Independent Schools Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Bursar and Clerk to Governors to join its Senior Executive Team. This pivotal role will shape the future of a prestigious prep school by driving strategic growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and a proven track record in resource planning and capital project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a vibrant, family-centered community, ensuring the continued success of the school as Birmingham's first choice for education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and resource planning.
• Track record of delivering capital projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, estates, operations, and human resources.
• Drive strategic growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Resource Planning

Capital Project Delivery

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Integrity

Education

Degree in Finance or Business Management

Job description

‘Grow in Grace’

Shape the future of one of England’s leading prep schools.

Founded in 1722, The Blue Coat School (BCS), Birmingham, is one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious stand-alone prep schools. Renowned for nurturing curious, adventurous, and creative learners aged 3–11, BCS combines heritage with ambition in a diverse community.

The Headmaster, Noel Neeson, and Governors, led by the Chair, Karan Gilmore, seek a dynamic Bursar and Clerk to Governors to join the Senior Executive Team. This is a pivotal role driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and supporting BCS’s continued success as Birmingham’s first-choice prep school.

BCS has flourished in recent years, expanding both in numbers and facilities through significant capital projects. The next Bursar and Clerk to Governors will sustain this momentum, leading finance, estates, operations, human resources, IT, transport, compliance, and catering, while being a visible and approachable presence in the heart of this vibrant, family-centred community.

We are seeking applications from experienced candidates with proven financial acumen, resource planning expertise, and a track record of capital project delivery. If you can inspire teams, uphold high standards, and embody our values of respect, communication, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a thriving, ambitious school.

For a confidential conversation, contact Mike Abraham, our recruitment consultant, on 07786 078108.

Further details and the application form are available at [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 2nd June at noon.

Initial interviews: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th June

BCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.