Looking for something a bit different? A role where you can combine commercial thinking, strategic leadership and long-term impact — all while being part of a school community that genuinely makes a difference? This isn’t your typical finance role. Yes, the numbers matter — but so does the bigger picture. We’re talking strategic planning, governance, estates, IT, data protection, compliance, and helping shape the future direction of a respected and values-led independent school. Following an internal promotion, we’re exclusively supporting Trent College, a thriving independent day and boarding school on a beautiful 45-acre campus in Long Eaton, Nottingham, to appoint their next Director of Finance & Business. The role: You’ll join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Bursar, and working closely with the Heads of Trent College and The Elms (the junior school), along with the Board of Governors. You’ll lead the Finance and IT functions, oversee the school’s operating budget, and support a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives across the group — including systems modernisation, improved insight and reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency. The role also holds formal responsibility as Company Secretary and Privacy Compliance Lead. You’ll work across the group structure, including its trading subsidiary, and help lead financial pla...