Chief Financial Operations Officer

CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST; Brampton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A regional multi-academy trust is seeking a Chief Financial Operations Officer to lead strategic financial management and resource alignment for educational success. The ideal candidate has experience in financial leadership and a commitment to pupil-centered operations. This role is critical in guiding the Trust's next phase of development as it seeks to efficiently manage its growth and commit to governance that ensures every child's needs are met.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and strategic leader with experience in financial management.
• Vision and values to align resources and operations with educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of trust services to enhance pupil outcomes.
• Ensure efficient and sustainable operations in the organization.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Chief Financial Operations Officer at Cumbria Education Trust

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Job Reference #
EDV/2025/CET/73443

Location
Cumbria Education Trust, Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
Competitive - Negotiable depending on experience

Closing Date
9:00am, 13th Oct 2025

Start Date
January or as soon as possible thereafter.

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
Assessment Centre - 21 - 22 October 2026

About this Role

Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is seeking an ambitious and strategic Chief Financial Operations Officer (CFOO) to join our executive team at an exciting moment in our organisation's journey. We are proud to be the largest local multi-academy trust in Cumbria, and as we celebrate our 10th year, we will continue to grow and welcome additional schools into our family. We are looking for a leader with the vision, expertise, and values to ensure our resources and operations are aligned to deliver the very best for every pupil as we enter this exciting next stage of our development.

As we enter our next exciting phase of development, we are looking for a leader with the vision, expertise, and values to lead the evolution of our Trust Services to ensure our resources and operations are aligned to deliver the very best for every pupil.

CET is the largest trust in the region. Our growth brings both opportunity and responsibility: we are committed to efficient, sustainable operations, strong governance, and a culture where every child and school matters.

In our 10th year as we look ahead, our focus remains on pupils. Every decision, strategy, and investment is guided by one question: how will this help our young people be the best they can be?

Interested applicants should visit the Peridot website for further detailed information: Cumbria Education Trust via Peridot Partners

Related Documents

• CFOO JD Final.pdf

Contact Details

Eddie Caviezel Cox
07951920768
[e-mail]

Cumbria Education Trust

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Cumbria Education Trust, Longtown Road, Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1AR

016977 45300
[e-mail]