Chief Financial Officer

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization located in Eastleigh is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to join its Executive Team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial leadership, strategic vision, and estates management, contributing to the Trust's financial sustainability and long-term development of campuses. This role also involves engaging with external stakeholders to harness growth opportunities. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial leadership and estates management.
• Ability to work with external stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong background in capital estates projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and contribute to overall financial sustainability.
• Shape the long-term future of learning environments.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic vision

Operational expertise

Financial leadership

Estates management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Lighthouse Learning Trust is a forward-thinking educational organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding post‑16 education and progression for young people and the wider community. We are committed to enhancing opportunities for our students, staff and region, with a clear vision to deliver educational excellence and make a positive impact on society and the economy. Our strategic ambitions focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainability, ensuring we remain at the forefront of educational development.

We are seeking a forward‑thinking and strategic Chief Financial Officer who combines both strategic vision with strong operational expertise to join our Executive Team. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial leadership, estates management and capital estates projects.

You will bring innovative thinking and the ability to work with external stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, supporting the Trust's financial sustainability and development. With a strong estates background and vision to further develop our campuses, you will play a key role in shaping the long‑term future of our learning environments.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application. Please visit the FE Associates website for further details and enquiries. Alternatively, you can click on ‘Apply Now’, register a few details and it will then then take you through to the FE Associates website.

Safeguarding Statement: Lighthouse Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.