Chief Financial Officer

The Bridge London Trust 

Chief Financial Officer 

The Bridge London Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which it at an exciting point in its development. The Trust presently consists of three special schools. A mainstream primary school will be joining the Trust early in 2018 and another special school is presently consulting on joining the Trust. Due to this rapid expansion The Directors are looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Appropriate skills and knowledge are required along with a commitment to the mission of the Trust and excellent personal skills. We are interested in receiving applications from people from all sectors including those who have worked in the finance industry, the independent school sector along with those who already work in public schools or academies.

The CFO will support the CEO and report directly to the Board. The CFO will head up a small finance operation and will be responsible for all financial matters. The CFO will also have wider line management responsibilities and will be an active participant in the Trust’s leadership team, developing and implementing the strategic direction of this forward looking, successful and thriving Trust.

What we offer:

- Great colleagues

- A clear sense of direction and moral purpose

- An opportunity to be the Trust’s inaugural CFO and to be part of our journey of expansion and development

- Generous Rewards and Benefits including:

- Excellent terms and conditions of employment including membership of LGPS Pension Scheme

- Comprehensive staff well-being programme including Cycle Scheme, Childcare vouchers, Staff well-being 

- Central location with excellent transport links

Applications instructions:

To apply for this post, visit our ‘vacancies’ page on our website www.thebridgelondon.co.uk to download, complete and return the application pack. Please return your completed Application Forms and Equal opportunity forms to recruitment@the bridge.islington.sch.uk

Please note all applications must be submitted using The Bridge London Trust’s application form and must be accompanied by a completed Equal Opportunities form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midnight 17th November 2017 

The Bridge London Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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