Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/CET/73443

Location

Cumbria Education Trust, Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Competitive - Negotiable depending on experience

Closing Date

9:00am, 13th Oct 2025

Start Date

January or as soon as possible thereafter.

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Assessment Centre - 21 - 22 October 2026

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About this Role

Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is seeking an ambitious and strategic Chief Financial Operations Officer (CFOO) to join our executive team at an exciting moment in our organisation's journey. We are proud to be the largest local multi-academy trust in Cumbria, and as we celebrate our 10th year, we will continue to grow and welcome additional schools into our family. We are looking for a leader with the vision, expertise, and values to ensure our resources and operations are aligned to deliver the very best for every pupil as we enter this exciting next stage of our development.


As we enter our next exciting phase of development, we are looking for a leader with the vision, expertise, and values to lead the evolution of our Trust Services to ensure our resources and operations are aligned to deliver the very best for every pupil.


CET is the largest trust in the region. Our growth brings both opportunity and responsibility: we are committed to efficient, sustainable operations, strong governance, and a culture where every child and school matters.


In our 10th year as we look ahead, our focus remains on pupils. Every decision, strategy, and investment is guided by one question: how will this help our young people

be the best they can be

?


Interested applicants should visit the Peridot website for further detailed information: Cumbria Education Trust via Peridot Partners



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Contact Details

Eddie Caviezel Cox

07951920768

eddiec@peridotpartners.co.uk