Education Finance & Resources

Farrer Barnes is a trusted name in education sector recruitment, specialising in the placement of finance and operational leadership professionals within schools, academies, multi-academy trusts (MATs), colleges, and universities across the UK.

With deep sector knowledge and an extensive candidate network, we support education providers by recruiting for critical roles such as:

  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
  • School Business Managers (SBMs)
  • Finance Directors
  • Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
  • Heads of Finance and HR
  • Governance and Compliance Leaders

We understand the unique challenges of education finance — from funding complexities and budget accountability to regulatory demands and stakeholder engagement. Our consultative approach ensures we match institutions with candidates who not only have the right technical expertise but also a passion for making an impact in the public sector.

Whether you’re a trust looking to strengthen your leadership team or a candidate ready to take the next step in your education finance career, Farrer Barnes is your recruitment partner of choice.

A selection of our recent successes are below:

Education Clients

Active jobs

Interim Operations Manager

London
£190 - £220 per annum
About The Company: Our client is a respected school seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to join their leadership structure at a pivotal time. The...

Interim Estates Manager

London
£190 - £220 per day
About The Company: A well-established school in East London is seeking an experienced Interim Estates Manager to provide immediate operational support across its single-site estate....

Part Time MAT CFO

South Kent
£68,000-£72,000 FTE
My client is an innovative multi-academy trust based in the south Kent looking now to make the key appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer...

Temporary School Finance Assistant

West Kent
£14 - £16 per hour
My client, a long-established school based in the Tonbridge area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

Finance Delivery & Operations Manager

East Kent
£50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Competitive pension, 24 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible working
About the Business Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking consultancy and product team dedicated to transforming finance operations. They help finance teams redesign and automate...

Temporary Finance Officer

Mid Kent
£15 - £17 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

School Finance Officer

Mid Kent
£14 - £16 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

Meet our Education Finance & Resources Team

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment