BURSAR
15 September 2026
Closing date: October 12 2026
Gresham’s School seeks an outstanding Bursar to join its Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of one of the UK’s leading independent schools. Named Best Public School in the Tatler Schools Awards 2026, Gresham’s combines a rich heritage with a clear sense of ambition and innovation. Located in North Norfolk, the School educates around 900 pupils aged 2-18 across its Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools and now enters an exciting new phase of development.
Reporting to the Headmaster and accountable to the Board of Governors, the Bursar is the School’s most senior operational leader. A key strategic partner to the Headmaster and Governors, the postholder will lead finance, HR, estates, IT, commercial operations, catering and compliance and risk management, ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the School. Leading a team of approximately 140 support staff, the Bursar will play a central role in delivering the School’s strategic ambitions. This includes supporting one of the most significant developments in the School’s recent history: the creation of the new Dyson Campus and relocation of the Prep School in 2027.
The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience in a complex organisation of comparable scale, together with strong financial, commercial and operational expertise. While experience within the independent school sector is welcomed, applications are encouraged from exceptional leaders across education, charity, public and commercial sectors who can demonstrate strategic vision, sound judgement and an inclusive leadership style. Above all, the successful candidate will bring a genuine affinity for Gresham’s values, culture and ambitions, together with a commitment to supporting an exceptional educational experience for every pupil.
Further information about the school can be found at: https://www.greshams.com/
A candidate brief and details of how to apply can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/96514
A CV and covering letter should be submitted to Odgers by 9:00am BST on Monday 12th October.
Gresham’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).