Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job title and organisation: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Salary: L19 – L23 (£83,478 - £92,065)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Trust Office Wetherby/Hybrid Working - Need to be able to travel to other schools and sites
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9:00am

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust, with 14 primary schools in North and West Yorkshire. We are looking for an outstanding leader who can help shape our future growth and ensure our resources make a real difference to the children and communities we serve.

Working closely with the CEO and Trust Board, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, business and operational functions, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term sustainability. You will lead and develop a dedicated team, oversee key areas including estates, procurement, HR and digital strategy, and play an integral role in supporting school improvement and the Trust's continued development. We are looking for someone with significant senior financial leadership experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to combine financial expertise with a collaborative, supportive approach. Experience within education is welcomed but is not essential.

At LDLT, our vision of Loving, Living and Learning Together underpins everything we do. We offer the opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and ambitious Trust where your leadership will have a genuine impact. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference through excellent financial and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date:Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews: Friday 6 November 2026

Start date:January 4th 2027 or as soon as available

For a recruitment pack and application form, please visit LDLT | Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust | Education or contact jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk

To arrange an informal conversation, please contact jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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