Chief Finance Officer

OverviewOdyssey Collaborative Trust is a group of seven primary and two junior schools within the City of Derby. We educate 2,111 pupils and employ 351 staff. We aim to be a Trust where pupils thrive, our colleagues thrive and our community thrives. The Trust has a turnover of around £17m. We pool reserves, but not General Allocation Grant Income. Schools have School Business Managers who work closely with the CFO.

RoleChief Finance Officer (CFO) will be a pivotal member of the Central Team and will have overall responsibility for the financial management of the Trust. The CFO will work alongside other senior leaders in the strategic development of the Trust.

Responsibilities

Provide financial expertise ensuring the Trust uses its resources effectively to deliver on our thrive vision

Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Trust

Be a proactive part of the Trust’s activities and be fully committed to supporting and improving all schools in the Trust

Demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with a high level of integrity and strong moral purpose that aligns closely with the ethos of the school and the Trust

Benefits

A key leadership role in a well-managed and financially sustainable Trust

The opportunity to make a significant difference to the education of children across Derby

The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and committed Central Team that values its staff and fosters positive relationships across the Trust

A competitive salary and a range of employee benefits

Safeguarding and application informationOdyssey Collaborative Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have rigorous recruitment procedures that are designed to stop unsuitable candidates for being appointed. As the post is in regulated activity, the successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and references will be taken before interview.

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

We are keen to give candidates a chance to find out more about the role; please contact our CEO, Ian Dewes, on 07708 475 638 or i.dewes@odysseyct.org.uk.

To apply, please complete the attached Application form and return it to enquiries@odysseyct.org.uk.

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