Strategic COO & Group Bursar - Estate & Growth Leader

Wellington College; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family accommodation

School-fee remission

Wider benefits package

Job summary

Wellington College seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer and Group Bursar to shape the next stage of the College's development. The role combines financial stewardship with operational leadership across a large residential community and its international reach.

The successful candidate will lead long-term planning, capital investment and estate development, while identifying growth opportunities and ensuring excellence in services across college life.

Qualifications

• Experience leading financial and operational functions in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong strategic, commercial and governance mindset with a track record of delivering growth and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term financial planning, investment and capital allocation.
• Oversee estate management and major capital development programmes.
• Ensure delivery of services underpinning College life and student experience.
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships and commercial development.
• Build trusted relationships with the Master, Governors and Wellington community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Wellington College seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer and Group Bursar to shape the next stage of the College's development. The role combines financial stewardship with operational leadership across a large residential community and its international reach.

The successful candidate will lead long-term planning, capital investment and estate development, while identifying growth opportunities and ensuring excellence in services across college life.