Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, Wetherby, LS22 5DZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 4th 2027 or as soon as available

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L19 – L23 (£83,478 - £92,065)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

If you would like a conversation about this role, please email jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk and we can arrange this.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of our area. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CFO Recruitment Pack 2026 27.pdf - 407 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust website
• Email address: jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leeds-diocesan-learning-trust

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is a Church Trust within the Church of England Diocese of Leeds. It welcomes any school that wants to develop and improve within a culture of mutual sharing and dynamic collaboration. LDLT opened its doors in September 2022 with a strong vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together. As a Diocesan Trust, LDLT is an important part of the Diocese of Leeds’ vision for education and was established by the Leeds Diocesan Board of Education to provide high-quality services, support and challenge to an increasing number of schools across the diocese looking to take on academy status. LDLT is an inclusive Trust, established to be a home for schools with or without a religious foundation and it will equally support Church and community schools looking for a secure and nurturing environment, where their uniqueness will be safeguarded. The Trust has 14 schools across North and West Yorkshire: Craven and Skipton, Leeds and the south, and Ripon with all schools being within the Primary phase. The Trust has aspirations to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years and to also establish other clusters where demand dictates. LDLT’s small, dedicated central team has a strong focus on school improvement through collaborative working across peer network groups and other mechanisms to provide a real benefit to schools.

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