Deputy Chief Executive

South-Eastern Regional College’s (SERC’s) student success rates are the highest in the Northern Ireland Further Education sector. The college is committed to transforming lives through education and training and is renowned for its innovation in ensuring both students and businesses are equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic, evolving marketplace.

With 20,000 enrolments annually across seven campuses SERC plays a vital role as a delivery partner for the Department for the Economy’s ‘Delivering the Economic Vision’ strategy by delivering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education across the south-eastern region.

The College is seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Deputy Chief Executive who will provide strategic leadership across the Corporate Services portfolio of Finance, HR, Estates, and IT; ensure overall financial viability of the organisation and drive operational excellence and organisational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include financial planning, ensuring services are aligned to organisational priorities, and optimising resource utilisation to enhance performance. The post holder will play a pivotal role in consolidating the College’s position and reputation in the sector and enabling data-driven decision-making, leveraging insights from business performance indicators to guide strategic investments, workforce planning, and infrastructure development.

This exciting role offers a competitive salary and benefits and an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our community, within a key stakeholder organisation that enhances the life opportunities of many and makes a significant contribution to the performance of our economy.

For full details please download the relevant application documents on Clarendon Executive website or to arrange a conversation to discuss this opportunity further please contact Claire McKee of Clarendon Executive.

Application is by submission of completed application form by 10am on Friday 14th March 2025.

SERC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.