Chief Finance Officer- Fierte Multi Academy Trust

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified individual to undertake the vital role of Chief Finance Officer within our family of ten primary academies. As a group, we believe passionately in the power of working as one entity, advancing education for the public benefit with a shared moral and legal purpose. We wholeheartedly commit to supporting our local communities to thrive by maximising every opportunity for learning and care and ultimately to achieve our vision.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a proven track record of senior financial leadership, ideally in the education or public sector, and a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and resource optimisation.
Beyond financial expertise, we seek someone who embodies Fierté's values: We care, We leave no one behind, We celebrate individuality and We are brave.

The role offers suitable opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and includes salary progression alongside a generous pension offer (Local Government Pension Scheme).

How to apply
Applicants should submit a completed application form to or by 12pm on the 29th November 2024.
The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org).
Please note that CV's will NOT be accepted.

Application timeline
Closing date: 29.11.24 (12pm)
Shortlisting: 2.12.24
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified on: 3.12.24
Recruitment will take place on: 12.12.24.

Safeguarding Statement
Fierté Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here .