Permanent, Full Time Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to support the ongoing delivery of the Group''s ambitious strategic plan to become an exceptional FE provider. The successful candidate will function as the Group''s Chief Financial Officer and deputise for the Chief Executive as occasion requires. As Chief Financial Officer the incoming postholder should either hold a business or accountancy qualification or have a track record of providing strategic leadership in finance as well as substantial knowledge of HR, estates, operational systems and risk management in a complex multi-site organisation as the DCEO has Group responsibilities for Audit and Finance, Human Resources, Digital and IT Services, Management Information and Planning and Facilities and Estates. Following the retirement of our longstanding DCEO the incoming postholder will take over from a long period of sustained excellence in the delivery of the Group''s Corporate Services, its compliance and financial performance. We will appoint an individual with a track record of proven leadership in the FE or another sector, backed by strong evidence of ongoing high performance in key Corporate metrics. This role requires a wide range of insight and experience across different aspects of resource management as well as a profound commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct in public service. The incoming postholder will need to be able to ..... full job details .....