Welcome

The University of Surrey, voted ‘University of the Year’ and ‘University of the Year for Student Experience’ in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016, has a world-class research profile, an enterprising spirit, and prestigious business links that reflect its innovation and forward-thinking. We have ambitions to be one of the world’s leading universities, with the latest league tables showing the University in the top 30 of UK higher education institutions. Our heritage shows a recurring theme of doing things differently – and achieving notable results.

Now is an exciting time to be joining the University. We are guiding decisions and partnering with colleagues on a number of dynamic strategic projects, as we continue to support ongoing operations, always looking for new opportunities to deliver value for money and ensure the financial sustainability of the University.

I joined the University of Surrey in July 2016, having previously worked in the retail and FMCG sectors. I was attracted by the enormous variety and nature of the University’s endeavours. There is always something vibrant and new happening and I find it tremendously satisfying to work in an organisation which makes such a huge positive difference to people’s lives and society. We have a friendly and open culture, and we cover all the aspects of finance and procurement you would expect to find in a large organisation, providing a wide breadth and depth of career opportunities.

I hope I have whetted your appetite for becoming part of our team at Surrey. If you feel you can help us make a difference I would strongly encourage you to explore the University as your next career step.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Philip Grainge
CFO