Director of Business Administration & Bursar

Job overview

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director of Business Administration and Bursar (DBA) to join our College Leadership Team.

The DBA plays a pivotal strategic and operational role, overseeing key support services including Finance, HR, IT,Operations, Administration, and School Nursing provision. This is a unique opportunity to lead world-class teams in a school that pioneers innovative education for a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading and developing a cohesive and effective support services management team.
• Delivering high-quality business services across the College.
• Providing expert advice to the Head of College and leadership teams.
• Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial integrity.
• Driving strategic planning and operational excellence across departments.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a seasoned leader with 15+ years experience, ideally in international education.
• Have proven expertise in Finance, HR, Operations, and IT.
• Be a collaborative, solution-focused professional with strong integrity and intercultural sensitivity.
• Be a strategic thinker with hands-on leadership and a passion for education.

Safeguarding

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, and identity and criminal record checks.

Introduction to the College

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned international school educating more than 2,900 students from Toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). The College was founded in 2014 on the ethos and values of the British independent schooling system and was the seventh College to join the Dulwich family of schools. It has a global outlook and contemporary approach that mirrors Singapore's cosmopolitan nature and reflects the diversebackgrounds of the 50 nationalities that make up its student body.

Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in nurturing global citizens and well-rounded future leaders equipped to solve the world's challenges. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise - to make informed choices, take inspired action and create a positive impact on society and the planet. This global outlook is expressed in the school motto, Detur Pons Mundo, which translates to Building Bridges To The World - a perspective that is lived out daily.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

EiM is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. EiM will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. EiM strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the EiM mission and itscommunity.

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, and successful references.

PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028