Location: Farnborough
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitively aligned to the size of the College and candidate experience
Reporting to: Principal CEO & Accountable Officer
Closing Date for Applications: 20th April 2026
Interview Dates: 30th April – 1st May 2026
Position Overview
Farnborough College of Technology (FCoT) is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Services (DFCS) to join its Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal point in the College’s development. Now in the fourth year of its Sustainable Transformations Strategy (STS) 2032, FCoT is building on strong momentum and is seeking a senior leader with the credibility, capability, and experience to play a critical role in the next phase of its journey.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record as a qualified accountant, combined with the strategic leadership skills required to oversee a broad corporate services portfolio, including Finance, Estates, and Technology.
Experience within the Further Education sector, particularly an understanding of DfE funding and compliance mechanisms, is highly desirable; however, strong candidates from the wider public sector with the relevant knowledge and capability to perform effectively from day one will also be welcomed.
Qualifications
Qualified accountant with senior management experience and a proven track record in finance, estates, and technology.
Ability to provide strategic leadership within a corporate services portfolio.
Experience or strong knowledge of the Further Education sector, including DfE funding and compliance, is highly desirable.
Benefits
- LGPS Pension
- 32 days holiday
- Onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Programme including Savings Centre offering retail discounts
- Refectory
- Free on‑site parking
Farnborough College of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Interviews will take place shortly after the published closing date or when a suitable number of appropriate applications have been received, so early submissions are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
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