Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) - Summit Education Trust
The CFOO will lead the Multi Academy Trust’s (MAT) day-to-day operations, improve non-academic operating procedures, identify efficiencies and implement agreed strategies working with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The CFOO will ensure that the establishments within the MAT all adhere to their required deadlines for submission of returns and publication of statutory information.
About the Role:
The CFOO will be accountable to the CEO for providing strategic vision and leadership across the non-educational trust function, and for supporting the delivery of the Trust’s vision and values, in line with regulations.
They will:
- Advise the CEO, board and other trust leaders on all matters relating to financial strategy and operations
- Support the efficient, effective and compliant management of the Trust and its academies, ensuring that the Trust complies with its legal obligations, adheres to financial regulations, and submits accurate financial reports in a timely manner
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the trust’s strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, setting financial objectives and monitoring performance
- Develop, implement and monitor strategies and operational models for central services that are fit for purpose, high quality and facilitate continuous improvement
- Oversee the management of the Trust’s buildings and premises, including regular maintenance and investment in capital improvements
- Secure and provide appropriate advice for the Trust Board, Headteachers and School Leadership Teams on Health & Safety matters.
They will promote the qualities, principles and successes of the Trust both within and beyond the education sector, while always serving in the best interests of the Trust’s pupils.
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please apply via TES.
For more information, visit thedownsschool.org or contact Sarah Townsend, HR Manager on 01635 270000 or recruitment@thedownsschool.org.
Closing date: 21 March 2025, 12pm
The Summit Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants
will be subject to social media checks, an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS and provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.