There are inevitably occasions in any college or LSC office when through restructuring, absence, illness, maternity cover or merely at times when the demands are simply greater, such as leading up to an inspection or preparation for year-end when there may be a need for additional input. We can help.
We have a range of experienced and qualified professionals who are available to undertake executive roles in Finance, MIS, HR and Clerking on an interim basis.
Our support is completely flexible and can be tailored to suit the needs of the client. It can range from a day per week to full-time, from a few days to a number of months.
All of our Interim Support personnel have significant experience in their specialist area within the learning and skills sector so are able to make an immediate contribution. Our associates are based around the country so we can provide support wherever it is needed.
These are just some scenarios where our support may be of interest:
The College is in the process of developing a recovery plan at the request of the LSC. The Principal has taken early retirement and the Finance Director has left. The College is in a period of instability and uncertainty The College Governors have developed a new organisation structure which includes a new position of Vice Principal Finance and Resources and are looking for a qualified finance professional to step in and develop this role.
MCA Cooper Associates provide a qualified accountant with five years experience at this level in a range of colleges who is able to assume the new role and advise on the job specification and the qualities which should be sought in the new permanent post holder.
The College have to make a choice from three prospective partners, all of whom are making demands for significant information. The existing Finance Director and his team are fully occupied dealing with the day to day running of the College. There is a perceived need for suitably qualified interim support with first-hand experience of mergers.
MCA Cooper Associates supply a team of two finance professionals who take on the liaison with prospective partners and prepare the requested information, allowing the finance function to concentrate on running the College.
This same college also requires guidance for the Governors on the merger process and their role.
MCA Cooper Associates provide an Interim Clerk for six days per month for the duration of the merger process who is able to draw on experience of other colleges in merger, attend governor meetings and advise on the LSC and DIUS requirements and the role normally played by governors in such situations.
The College anticipate the need for cover for their HR Manager who is soon to take maternity leave. The manager concerned originally planned to return to work but subsequently decided not to.
MCA Cooper Associates provide a qualified HR professional with years of experience in colleges who meets the current post holder to plan for a smooth handover and undertakes the role initially for six months as planned. When the College realise that a permanent replacement is needed the Interim Manager is able to advise on the qualities to be sought, assist with the selection and recruitment process and extend the interim involvement until the new incumbent is ready to start.
MCA Cooper Associates provide an MIS professional to work two days per week for three months to examine the College's MIS systems and procedures and to provide a health check prior to inspection. Weaknesses are found that could have been damaging but which, due to the interim arrangement, are identified early enough to be corrected. The College experience a clean bill of health at inspection.
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MCA Cooper Associates 01226 767628