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Cumnor House Sussex is a leading independent prep school offering day and flexi-boarding to some 400 girls and boys aged 2–13 years. Situated on a 64-acre estate on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, near the village of Danehill, Mid Sussex, the school benefits from beautiful country surroundings, as well as easy access to London by car or rail, being only 45 minutes to Victoria or London Bridge. Extensive investment in recent years has provided Cumnor with facilities unrivalled in the prep school sector.
The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and business-minded individual to become the new Bursar. The post holder will also fulfil the role of Clerk to the Governors. The school enjoys robust pupil numbers and a healthy financial position. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success and development of this thriving independent school.
Reporting to the Headmaster, the Bursar is a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team and will play a vital role in the ongoing strategic development of the school. The Bursar will provide leadership to a diverse team of support staff and ensure the delivery and efficiency of all support services at Cumnor. Areas of responsibility include finance, estates, IT, facilities, procurement, risk management and commercial activities.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven senior leadership ability and a strategic thinker with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgement will be essential, as will an ability to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with the Headmaster, Governors and colleagues at all levels. Prior school bursar experience is not a prerequisite, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
Nina Lambert: ninalambert@rsacademics.com
For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: 10.00am on Wednesday 12th April 2023.
Cumnor House Sussex is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.