Rise Multi Academy Trust is a successful and growing educational Trust. We currently comprise of 19 primary schools across Leicestershire, with more schools planned to join us over the next 12 months. We are one of three Trusts identified in the Diocese of Leicester Board of Education MAT strategy, so our growth trajectory looks strong. Our new Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in the Board’s medium- and long-term growth plans.

We educate over 2,800 pupils and have over 450 employees working in our schools. Our current turnover is circa 16 million with a likely significant increase in 2023 based on growth. All schools have strong Ofsted outcomes. Our aim for all our pupils and employees is for them to ‘flourish and succeed’.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Finance, holding the designation of Chief Financial Officer, as per the Academies Handbook. The appointed candidate will be an integral part of our ambitious senior leadership team and will be required to work in strong partnership with our school senior leaders.

This role will hold core responsibilities, but will also provide someone a great opportunity to shape the role. The successful candidate will be dynamic and collaborative, with experience of leading and managing a team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will also bring the energy, resilience, ambition and clarity to guide the Trust through its next exciting phase of development.

In return we can offer the successful applicant amazing benefits, some of which are:

• Flexibility of working from home and from our fun filled, yet dedicated central office based in Syston
• A supportive culture, where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A wealth of free wellbeing services
• Onsite car parking at Syston, central office
• Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme

If you are a committed and inspirational finance professional, with the skills to provide strategic leadership and management of the Trust finances, then we would love to hear from you. An informal conversation with the Mark Cole, CEO is encouraged; to make an appointment please contact Estelle Skinner, eskinner@risemat.co.uk advising of your availability and suitable contact number.

All completed applications must be emailed to Bhandna Bagga, HR Manager, bbagga@risemat.co.uk

Rise Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.

Rise Multi Academy Trust is a Disability Confident employer.

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