Operations Director with finance experience – One-year maternity cover

About the BSA Group
BSA Group is the trading name of the BSA Group Services Ltd, comprising the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), the British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS), the Health in Education Association (HIEDA), the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA), the Institute of Boarding (TIOB) and its subsidiary BSA Group Legal Services Ltd.

Mission
The Group mission is to support excellence in boarding, inclusion, safeguarding and health education.

Services
The Group and the individual associations/business units offer a broad range of services to members including:

• Professional development
• CPD, events and conferences
• Guidance, advice and lobbying
• Marketing and promotion
• Professional accreditation
• Certified agents and guardians

BSA Group team

A team of 22, our staff work remotely, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised team player to support the work of the BSA Group and strengthen our customer-focused, business-minded, commercial, dynamic, ambitious team.

We operate in a fast-paced growth environment, much like a start-up, and make no apologies for being a team who believe in high output and high performance. We have a shared purpose and are focused on our targets to deliver success. Our growth plan means the business changes rapidly and we encourage our staff to be part of this journey.

This role is remote so can be located anywhere in the UK provided the post holder is willing to travel for meetings, conferences or to see customers, as required and has the right to work in the UK. Out-of-hours work will be required from time to time. We put life and family at the heart of what we do and as such, flexible working requests, will be considered.

The BSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BSA does not discriminate on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Working at BSA Group
Alongside a competitive salary (DOE) for this position, our team enjoys flexible working, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, three days at Christmas and a birthday day off. We also offer employees an excellent pension scheme (10% company contribution), mobile/internet contributions, volunteering days, and private healthcare.

How to apply
Please email a covering letter and CV to info@bsagroup.org.uk. If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email us to arrange a time.

Job description

Post:                          Operations Director with Finance Experience
(one-year, fixed term, maternity cover)

Responsible to:      CEO, BSA Group

Start date:               August 21, 2023

BSA Group is looking to appoint an Operations Director with Finance Experience to join our team on a one-year fixed term contract for a maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Group operations including finance, group KPI and performance, IT and HR.
• Oversee the finance function and ensure that all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and complies with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage the budgeting process, monitor cash flow, and provide regular financial reports to the Board.
• Ensure that the Group meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including employment law, and data protection.
• Oversee the management IT infrastructure, ensuring that all systems are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Oversee the HR function of the Group.
• In conjunction with the Programmes Director and CEO ensure the smooth running of internal and external operations and plans.
• Support the delivery of the strategic plan, working closely with the CEO.
• Provide leadership and support to the wider team, ensuring that all staff are motivated, engaged, and committed to delivering high-quality services to our members.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 7 years’ experience in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in managing finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of company regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrable experience in managing team performance and KPI delivery.
• Experience in implementing strategic plans that deliver results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

If you are an experienced and ambitious Operations Director with a finance background and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, please apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!

The post holder will demonstrate:

• Experience within a research or academic support setting.
• A high performance and results-driven mentality.
• Commitment to teamwork and building relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good data, analytical and numeracy skills.
• Be commercially savvy and deliver on KPIs.
• Familiarity with office software systems and an ability to use technology.
• Creativity and a focus on finding positive outcomes and solutions.
• Good personal organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Provide support for the delivery of any BSA Group services and as requested by the CEO as required

This job description is intended as a guide to the general duties and responsibilities of this post, which reasonably may vary from time to time according to the needs of the BSA Group. It does not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.