About the role

Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive Officer, we are now seeking an an exceptional leader to guide the next stage of development for our growing multi-academy trust.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide clear strategic leadership across the Trust. You will work closely with the Board to deliver our vision, strengthen our culture and ensure that every school continues to improve and succeed.

You will place the quality of education at the centre of all decision-making. Leading with clarity and ambition, you will support leaders and staff to perform at their best while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and care.

As Accounting Officer, you will ensure strong financial stewardship. You will oversee effective use of resources, ensuring compliance, sustainability and value for money.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for Trust operations, performance and growth. This includes safeguarding, risk management, and the delivery of the Trust’s strategic plan. You will also play a key role in developing governance, working closely with the Board and building strong relationships with stakeholders at local, regional and national level.

The CEO role involves acting as an ambassador for the Trust, requiring an ability to communicate with confidence and integrity, engaging staff, pupils, families and partners while promoting the Trust’s work more widely.

We are searching for someone who will bring a strong track record of senior leadership, ideally within education. You will be a strategic thinker with sound financial acumen and experience of leading complex organisations. You will be committed to developing people, building partnerships and driving high standards.

Values-driven, resilient and forward-thinking, you will champion equality, safeguard pupils and ensure that the Trust continues to make a meaningful difference to its communities.