Trustee (Primary Education)
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust seeks an enthusiastic individual with strong experience of the primary education sector to bring key skills and knowledge to the Board, as well as providing a high level of scrutiny, challenge and strategic direction.
The ideal candidate will have extensive and demonstrable experience of leading an organisation across multiple sites for example, a MAT of equivalent size to The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust. They will bring strategic expertise across primary education and / or education policy. They will feel comfortable bringing challenge to the boardroom, and will test the Board's thinking on strategic planning as well as asking questions to hold leadership to account.
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Trustee (Audit and Accounting)
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust seeks a new Trustee who will bring senior-level experience in accounting and audit as a qualified chartered accountant. They will advise and provide scrutiny to the Board as the Trust looks towards ensuring its long-term growth and sustainability.
The Board is open to receiving applications from individuals with a senior background in finance, accounting or audit regardless of their sector expertise, as long as they qualify as a chartered accountant. Candidates will possess strong business acumen and strong budget management skills.
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Trustee (HR and Leadership)
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust is looking for a Trustee who will bring strategic leadership expertise, with senior experience of developing people strategies within a large organisation. This person will advise on various HR and people-related issues as DEMAT continues to expand. The appointed Trustee will have a strong understanding of human resources and add value by providing strategic oversight.
The successful candidate will bring commercial acumen and have a deep understanding of leadership, people management and human resources strategies of large organisations of a similar size to that of the Trust. In addition, candidates should also have an understanding of current market trends in terms of people and employment practices.
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The successful candidates for all positions should be sympathetic to the values of the Church of England, understand the ethos of the Trust and identify with the Trust's educational philosophy. The Trust is open to candidates looking to take on their first board role.