Director of Finance and Operations

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations (DoFO) who already has an excellent experience of financial management, accountancy and school/academy business management. 

The successful candidate will play an important part in setting the direction of strategic development of our Trust. This will include regular reporting to the Trust board and the production of high-quality reports to enable them to make informed decisions. 

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional to join a motivated and growing Trust. 

As a Trust we are dedicated to the successful future of every pupil in our schools. We believe in family and community, we respect and celebrate differences; we work as a team with an ambitious agenda, always striving to do our best. These values are reflected in the team of people who work for us, both within our schools and the central team. 

We ensure all our staff have a range of professional development opportunities whilst ensuring a balanced approach to work and personal time. 

As your future employer, we will provide: 

• A salary of £67,763 to £73,154 

• Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme 

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Continuous professional development 

• A supportive central team 

• Friendly and supportive colleagues 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

Closing date for applications is 5th December, 2022. Interviews are planned for 9th December, 2022. For further information please see the job description and person specification