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 great.

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

As CFO, you’ll lead on all aspects of financial performance and sustainability. You’ll help shape the Group’s strategy and oversee Finance, MIS and Commercial Operations. From capital investment to audit, risk management and governance, your influence will span the entire organisation — ensuring IEG remains financially resilient, innovative and future-ready.

We're looking for a fully qualified finance professional who brings strategic vision, commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style. You’ll have experience leading finance in a complex organisation and be ready to make a real impact from day one.

Group Executive Director of People Services

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

As GED of People Services, you’ll lead IEG’s people strategy – from organisational development and employee experience to performance, wellbeing and culture. This role is key to shaping the inclusive, values-led workplace we’re building across our campuses.

This role also includes building out a brand-new recruitment agency function, giving you the chance to innovate and generate new income streams for the Group.

We’re looking for a senior HR leader with a clear track record of leading people, change and compliance. You’ll be values-driven, commercially aware, and passionate about building cultures where people can thrive.

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

Senior Business Manager

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Issy Simons