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Chief Financial Officer, Danes Educational Trust - CLOSING 9AM THURSDAY 15th MAY

Chief Financial Officer, Danes Educational Trust. To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinDET.co.uk

Chief Financial Officer

Danes Educational Trust

Contract: Full-time, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week- full time/full year)
Salary: E25 (£91,205) – E29 (£100,444)
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint an experienced CFO to be responsible for the financial sustainability and development of the Trust.

Danes Educational Trust is a well-regarded multi-academy trust based in Hertfordshire. There are currently six primary schools, five secondary schools and a University Technical College (UTC) with a specialism aligned to the creative industries. A further secondary school from a neighbouring county is due to join the Trust in September 2025.

At Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

The CFO is a key role within the central services of the Trust and will take the lead on the successful strategic development and direction of the Trust finance operations ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the Trust and our schools. Our central services is a collaborative team of education and business leaders with extensive experience in the education sector.

The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy or finance related qualification at graduate level (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, MAAT or equivalent), have exceptional finance acumen, knowledge and be suitably experienced in leading financial strategy and operations.

As a highly regarded multi-academy trust, we are committed to operational excellence which is focused on positive outcomes for our learners. You will play an integral role in helping us achieve this

If you are a forward-thinking finance leader with a passion for supporting educational success, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinDET.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Liz Hayden on 07706 333575 or email Liz@satiseducation.co.uk

  • The closing date for applications is: Thursday 15th May 2025
  • Shortlisting: Friday 16th May 2025
  • Interviews will take place on: Week commencing 19th May (date to be confirmed)

Safeguarding Statement

Danes Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List) and past employment references.

Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Hertfordshire

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Chief Financial Officer, Danes Educational Trust - CLOSING 9AM THURSDAY 15th MAY

Chief Financial Officer, Danes Educational Trust. To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinDET.co.uk

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