Join Inspire Education Group

Join the Senior Leadership Team at Inspire Education Group

Morgan Hunt is proud to be working exclusively with Inspire Education Group (IEG) to recruit two pivotal executive roles:

Chief Financial Officer
Group Executive Director of People Services

These roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and values-led education providers. If you’re a strategic, forward-thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact — we want to hear from you. Both positions sit on the Group’s Executive Team and will play a key role in delivering IEG’s vision, culture and long-term success.

Our vision is to be an exceptional learning organisation, empowering your future. Our mission is to transform lives through inspirational and innovative learning.

About Inspire Education Group

Inspire Education Group is a thriving further and higher education organisation serving over 10,000 students across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

The Group comprises:

Peterborough College
Stamford College
University Centre Peterborough

IEG delivers a wide-ranging curriculum, from vocational qualifications and apprenticeships to higher education and adult learning. Everything we do is focused on transforming lives — through inspirational learning, strong partnerships and future-focused strategy.

We’ve recently been rated Good by Ofsted with a Strong judgement for meeting skills needs, and we’re well on our way from good to exceptional.

Innovative

We are enterprising, responsive and adaptable.

Nurturing

We are supportive, caring and friendly.

Sustainable

We deliver strong finances that support reinvestment and environmental gains.

Passionate

We are ambitious, inspirational and aspirational.

Inclusive

We provide opportunities for all, respecting and celebrating the diverse communities we serve.

Respectful

We promote high standards through a culture of challenge, support and professionalism.

Excellent

We always deliver the very best that we can.

Why join Inspire Education Group?

IEG is a forward-thinking employer that truly values its people. Both roles come with a generous benefits package, including:

Continuous professional development options tailored to your specific needs and requirements

Flexible and hybrid working to help increase employee engagement, job satisfaction and wellbeing

Contributory pension scheme meaning we'll save together for your retirement

Generous occupational sick pay

Generous holiday entitlement of between 41-45 days holiday per annum (depending on role)

Discounts for teachers for all Inspire Education Group staff, not just teaching staff

Free breakfast everyday for all staff and students

Eye care vouchers for free eye tests at either Boots or Specsavers

Free will writing service delivered through Dunham McCarthy

Flu jab clinic runs every October providing flu jabs free or at a reduced rate

Cycle to work scheme aiding employees in obtaining a bike up to the cost of £1000

Discounted gym memberships because we understand the importance of staying fit and healthy

About the Roles

Chief Financial Officer

Salary: £115,000 – £120,000
Location: Peterborough & Stamford
Reporting to: CEO

This is a senior postholder position and a key member of the Executive Team. As CFO, you’ll lead on all aspects of financial performance and sustainability for the Group, helping to shape strategy and drive long-term success.

You’ll oversee Finance and MIS – with responsibility for everything from capital investment and audit to risk management and governance. Your leadership will be vital in keeping the Group financially resilient, innovative, and fit for the future.

We’re looking for a fully qualified finance professional with significant senior-level experience. You’ll bring strategic vision, strong commercial judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership. Experience working in a complex organisation is essential – as is the confidence to influence at Executive and Board level.

Group Executive Director of People Services

Salary: £85,000 – £90,000
Location: Peterborough & Stamford
Reporting to: CEO

As Group Executive Director of People Services, you’ll lead our people strategy – covering organisational development, employee experience, performance, wellbeing and workplace culture.

This role also includes overseeing the transfer and transition of QRS, our internal staffing function. While this is an important area of responsibility, the key focus is on driving cultural alignment, strengthening systems and ensuring we remain compliant, inclusive and future-ready.

We’re looking for a senior HR leader with:

A deep understanding of employment law and compliance frameworks
Strong operational and transactional HR knowledge
Excellent cultural and organisational development insight
A values-led, strategic mindset

You’ll be instrumental in making People Services the heart of our organisation – shaping a culture where staff feel supported, empowered and proud to belong.

Meet the recruitment team

Will Worthington, Morgan Hunt Principal Consultant, is managing the Chief Financial Officer role and Issy Simons, Senior Business Manager is managing the Group Executive Director of People Services.

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Will Worthington

Principal Consultant

Professional Services

Issy Simons

Senior Business Manager

Interested?

If you’re ready to explore these exciting leadership opportunities at Inspire Education Group, please fill out this form to get in touch with the consultant dedicated to each role and be sent the full candidate pack for more details.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commitment Statement

IEG is committed to ensuring the promotion of equality of opportunity. Our commitment is to go beyond legislation and to be recognised as a leader of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our EDI Priorities

Culture & Values: To surpass statutory obligations and ingrain equity and inclusion within the fabric of our organisation’s culture and values, fostering an environment where all individuals, including both staff and students, can actively participate and thrive, thereby ensuring equal access to opportunities throughout the organisation.
Inclusive Practice: To ensure that our institutional structures and practices are inclusive and accessible, facilitating full engagement for both students and staff in their roles, studies, extracurricular activities and Continuous Professional Development(CPD) without encountering barriers.
Celebration of our Diverse College Community: To ensure that our organisation celebrates and embraces diversity, acknowledging and representing all aspects of our IEG community through our activities and organisational actions.
Organisational Development: To establish and uphold best practices for the development of our staff and stakeholders, fostering the continual growth and advancement of our organisation towards creating inclusive and equitable environments.
Empower the Community through Inclusive Partnerships: To foster strong, equitable and inclusive community partnerships that empower individuals and groups within our IEG community and the wider local community.