Chief Operations and Financial Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Chief Operations & Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, driving both operational and financial excellence.

As Chief Operations & Financial Officer you will lead a broad portfolio encompassing financial strategy, operational efficiency, and risk management, ensuring that your business functions align (Finance, Estates IT, Marketing and Governance) to achieve sustainable growth and organisational success.

The main responsibility of the role will be:

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure sound financial performance.
• Lead operational strategy and execution, optimising resources, and driving improvements across business units.
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory frameworks, while identifying growth opportunities and efficiencies.
• Work closely with the executive team to set organisational objectives and build a culture of high performance.
• Manage risk and mitigation strategies, ensuring robust financial and operational controls are in place.
• Ensure excellent oversight of projects; growth and departmental performance.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Proven experience in a similar role in an education setting, or equivalent senior leadership role, with a strong background in finance, operations, or business administration.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to drive performance and lead complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong financial acumen, coupled with operational expertise across multiple business functions.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Fiona Hamilton, PA to the CEO,

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 15th November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 5th December 2024

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.