Visionary CFOO for Education Trust: Finance & Growth

Rainhill High School; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainhill High School is seeking an experienced Chief Finance and Operations Officer to lead the non-teaching functions of the Trust, ensuring strong financial stewardship and regulatory compliance. The role shapes financial strategy, procurement, contracts, and tendering while guiding IT, HR, Admin, Estates, and compliance to support trust growth.

You will sit on the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic direction, empower teams, and translate educational aims into sustainable operations that

Qualifications

• Financial expertise to help navigate current challenges in the education sector.
• A passion for working in education and commitment to mission and vision.
• Ability to think strategically with understanding of the wider context beyond education.
• Ability to inspire confidence and think creatively.
• Commitment to lead through others and empower teams.
• Ability to problem-solve with good organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Commitment to place children at the centre of decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's non-teaching business and financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee Finance, Admin, HR, IT and Estates & Compliance functions.
• Support commercial decision-making to enable delivery of the Trust's vision and strategy.
• Contribute to Trust-level decision making and future growth.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Tendering

Leadership

Education sector experience

Job description

Rainhill High School is seeking an experienced Chief Finance and Operations Officer to lead the non-teaching functions of the Trust, ensuring strong financial stewardship and regulatory compliance. The role shapes financial strategy, procurement, contracts, and tendering while guiding IT, HR, Admin, Estates, and compliance to support trust growth.

You will sit on the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic direction, empower teams, and translate educational aims into sustainable operations that