Finance & Operations Director
Position Start Date: 29/06/2026 • Contract Type: Part‑time • Contract Term: Permanent • Hours: 37 hours per week, 49.8 weeks per year.
Reporting to: CEO • Application Close: 15/05/2026 • Interview Dates: 21/05/26.
Responsibilities:
* Finance, statutory and legal compliance for the Central Team and Trust schools, including audit, financial reporting, budgeting and risk management.
* Travel between schools in the Trust.
* Attend all Local Governing Body meetings and Trust Board/Finance Committee meetings each term.
Qualifications / Experience:
Excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience in finance and operations leadership in an educational setting is preferred.
Benefits:
* Access to Catalyst Employee Perks platform, discounts on retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
Application details: contact the PA to the CEO, Sarah Lilley, 01708 852128 (option 3) or email contactus@catrust.org.uk. Applications are made through Essex School Jobs.
Early applications are welcome. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates immediately and may withdraw the advert once a successful appointment has been confirmed.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate background checks and clearance.
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