Director of Finance & Procurement - Ref: 1FIN1
Liverpool Hope University is seeking a creative, proactive and driven Director of Finance and Procurement to join our senior leadership community at a pivotal moment in our strategy.
As the University’s Senior Responsible Finance Officer, you will provide leadership across all aspects of financial management, administration and procurement, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while enabling the delivery of our strategic ambitions. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and University Executive, you will play a central role in shaping financial strategies, aligning them with institutional priorities and securing long-term sustainability.
Director of Finance & Procurement
We are looking for an exceptional leader with the expertise, vision and credibility to drive forward financial planning and investment, while supporting the University Executive Board in developing and diversifying income. You will bring the confidence to challenge constructively and the insight to identify innovative ways of improving surpluses, growing existing income streams and reducing costs. Alongside this, you will ensure that the Finance and Procurement function delivers accurate, timely and purposeful analysis and insight to inform performance monitoring and strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the University. Working closely with the a member of the COO and University Executive, you will help to shape initiatives that enable our students, staff and wider community to thrive, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, excellence and collaboration across your team.
If you are an ambitious finance leader motivated by the chance to make a difference in higher education, we invite you to apply and help us build the next chapter of Liverpool Hope University’s future.
We encourage applications from, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, these groups are underrepresented throughout Professional Services within Liverpool Hope University.
Liverpool Hope University is a Disability Confident Committed employer and run a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
For an application form and job details please see Role Specification section.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd October at midnight.
Completed applications should be sent to Ami Goodall: goodala1@hope.ac.uk
E-mail: jobs@hope.ac.uk
Role Specification
Director of Finance and Procurement
Ref: 1AFIN1
Salary: £73,000 - £78,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025 by midnight