Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Job description

- Orwell Multi Academy Trust: Reference: 0841 - Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8PY - Salary: £76,042 - £92,487 per annum - Hours: Full time - Contract: Permanent. Required from 18 May 2026, immediate start available Orwell Multi Academy Trust is a thriving and ambitious trust of primary schools with a shared vision of ensuring every child has an exceptional education experience. We are committed to creating schools where learning is unstoppable and aspirations have no limit. We are now seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Finance and Operations Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic future of the trust. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced and principled finance professional to provide strategic oversight of all financial and operational functions across the trust. Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and Headteachers, you will ensure the trust’s financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and operational excellence, enabling our schools to focus on delivering the very best outcomes for children. As a senior leader within the trust, you will: - lead the trust’s financial strategy and long-ter...