Director of Finance & Estates

Aspen People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Director of Finance & Estates to oversee critical functions including Finance and Procurement. This high-impact leadership role requires a proactive and experienced leader with a strong financial background, a degree-level qualification, and a passion for operational excellence. You will develop and deliver strategic visions to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency while inspiring your team across various departments.

Qualifications

• Proactive and experienced leader with a strong financial background.
• Fully qualified accountant and current member of a recognised CCAB body.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership within a finance function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance, Estates, Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Procurement functions.
• Ensure the College’s financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver the strategic vision and plan.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial expertise

Operational excellence

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified accountant

Job description

Aspen People is working in partnership with NESCol to appoint a new Director of Finance & Estates

About us

NESCol is one of the largest providers of vocational education and training in Scotland, committed to being at the heart of positive change across the communities it serves. The curriculum is diverse and evolving. NESCol works closely with industry partners to ensure the skills required in the jobs market are reflected in their courses.

About the role

A high-impact leadership role where you will shape the future of the College by overseeing our Finance, Estates, Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Procurement functions. Reporting to the Vice Principal – Finance & Resources, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the College’s financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

As a member of the College Strategic Leadership Team, you will help develop and deliver our strategic vision and plan. Working collaboratively across departments to support financial sustainability, an outstanding student experience and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

About you

We are seeking a proactive, experienced leader with a strong financial background and a passion for operational excellence. You will hold a degree-level qualification, a fully qualified accountant and a current member of a recognised CCAB body.

You will bring a proven track record of strategic leadership within a finance function in a complex organisation, along with a deep understanding of financial and accounting standards, audit procedures, and compliance requirements. Your experience will include leading successful change and improvement initiatives, as well as involvement in estates or facilities management, contract negotiation, and project delivery. You will be an excellent communicator and team leader, capable of inspiring others and working effectively across functions.