Trustee with High Level Accountancy/Finance Skills for a MAT

The Heath Family is seeking to appoint a Trustee with a strong accountancy or financial background, with significant experience in financial management, audit, or senior-level corporate finance. The successful candidate will provide effective oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and risk management, ensuring the Trust’s resources are used efficiently and sustainably. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and the capacity to interpret complex financial information, ideally with experience of governance or strategic leadership within the commercial, public, or charitable sectors.

In the interests of safeguarding and in accordance with DfE requirements, all trustee appointments will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

We welcome high-calibre individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to improving educational outcomes and life chances for all children.

Our mission is to improve the life chances of every child in our community. Our values are kindness, integrity and tenacity, underpinned by the principles of clarity, collaboration, accountability and academic rigour

Established as a Multi Academy Trust in 2013, the Heath Family now comprises eight schools across the North West of England. Trustees act as charity trustees and company directors, providing strategic oversight, ensuring financial sustainability, and holding executive leaders to account. Candidates should demonstrate relevant expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to interpret complex information effectively.