Chief Executive Officer

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Shefford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) invites applications for the Chief Executive Officer role to lead a dynamic trust of multiple schools in Bedfordshire. You will shape strategic direction, empower teams, and drive excellence in education and outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in collaborative leadership, financial stewardship, and developing people across schools, with a commitment to partnership and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust to deliver excellent education and outcomes across schools.
• Strategic school improvement through collaborative leadership and strong communication.
• Develop and nurture talent across the schools and build capacity.
• Ensure transparent strategic financial planning and effective resource use.
• Work with Executive Team and Trust Board to grow and be recognized as a Trust of choice.

Job description

Welcome from the Chair of the Trust Board

On behalf of Bedfordshire Schools Trust, I would like to thank you for your interest in the post of Chief Executive Officer.

We are at an exciting point in our journey having just celebrated our first ten years.

As a Trust committed to ensuring everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives, we are looking for a CEO who can build on the successes of our first ten years, share our belief that strategic thinking, community dedication, and true partnership and collaboration are the foundations of lasting impact.

About the Role

BEST is seeking an exceptional leader who will take forward and develop our Trust, ensuring that all children and young people enjoy an excellent education and are well prepared for adult life.

Our new CEO will wholeheartedly embrace the vision, mission and values of the Trust and engage and empower the team to deliver excellent outcomes and provision across all our schools.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of success in developing and delivering strategic school improvement through a highly collaborative approach with excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Our ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to identify, nurture and co-ordinate the talent across our schools showing a commitment to developing people and building capacity.

You will have a strong understanding of the efficient and effective use of resources including open and transparent strategic financial planning and decision making to ensure our Trust priorities can be achieved.

You will work with our talented Executive Team, supported and challenged by a committed and skilled Trust Board, to ensure that BEST continues to grow and develop and be recognised as a Trust of choice.

For the job description and person specification please review the attached BEST - CEO Recruitment Pack.