Job Description
Fantastic 12 month Fixed Term Contract working on major capital projects
Senior leadership role, supporting key internal and external stakeholders
About Our Client
Our client is a Russell Group University and internationally renowned Institution, consistently ranking within the top 100 Universities globally.
Job Description
overall responsibility for the effective delivery of a high quality service for estates capital, and IT capital funded projects and related capital grant income, including the monitoring and reporting of capital finances for all capital investment projects (c£275m over 5 years)
providing timely robust projections to inform the University's strategic and financial planning
responsible for budgetary control, accurate capital forecasting, month and year end processes
act as an investment gatekeeper through rigorous cost control, financial planning and analysis
ensuring strong financial controls underpin all operations and overseeing the effective management of budgets.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Infrastructure Finance should have:
A strong background in monitoring and reporting of capital finances for major complex estates and IT capital projects
Experience of working within complex, multi-funder environments including external grant funding
Experience of working within a public sector, Higher Education or strong governance environment
Expertise in managing budgets and financial planning for large projects.
Proven experience with financial reporting and compliance.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to various stakeholders.
Proven experience in a leadership role
Supportive leader who can guide and develop the team
Strong communicator; personable and confident.
Comfortable working with senior colleagues and within the peer group.
Hands‑on and agile approach
What's on Offer
Competitive salary - 12 month FTC
Hybrid working - c 40-60% of your time spent on campus depending on requirements week to week
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 28, 2026
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
Michael Page (UK)
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