Elmhurst Ballet School - Director of Finance and Operations

Summary

The Director of Finance and Operations will lead on financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance and innovation to ensure our school is sustainable, safe and future-ready.

Detail

Elmhurst Ballet School is a world-leading centre for dance education, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. It is guided by strong and compassionate leadership, a clear vision and ambitious goals for the future.

We seek a Director of Finance and Operations to help shape the next chapter of our story, delivering Elmhurst’s vision in a challenging financial climate. They will lead on financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance and innovation to ensure our school is sustainable, safe and future-ready.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Partner with the Principal to deliver Elmhurst’s vision.
• Attend and report to the Board and its subcommittees, contributing to strategic governance and decision-making.
• Deliver operational excellence and be alert for income generation opportunities.
• Be a visible and valued part of our close-knit community, engaging directly with students through initiatives like the Food Sub-Council and supporting families through bursary processes.
• See the tangible impact of your work, creating a home-from-home for boarding students, enabling joyful, healthy lives through well-run operations and being part of a platform that launches many young dancers’ careers.
• Bring ideas, rigour, an eye for detail and a collaborative spirit to a school that is both magical and ambitious.

We’re looking for someone who is commercially astute, values-driven and comfortable moving between strategic and operational work. They must be a qualified accountant with a track record of effective line

management and strategic leadership of finance and operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing Ellie.Hurst@ulassociates.co.uk.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 13 October 2025

Interview dates: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 2025

For more information visit https://www.fea.co.uk/job/elmh-dfo

Further Information

https://www.fea.co.uk/job/elmh-dfo/