Farrer Barnes is delighted to be partnering with an education trust to recruit an exceptional Chief Finance & Operations Officer, a pivotal executive leadership role at the heart of the Trust's strategic direction and long-term development.Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, the CF&OO will provide strategic leadership across finance, estates, governance, compliance, risk, HR and operational services. This is a rare opportunity to influence and shape the infrastructure that underpins high-quality education across the Trust's academies.As Isle Education Trust continues to grow, the successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, strengthening and embedding the financial and operational frameworks that will support sustainable expansion and organisational excellence.Key responsibilities will include: Leading the Trust's financial strategy, ensuring robust planning, strong financial stewardship and alignment with...

Hamilton Barber Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a values-led organisation to appoint a Chief Operating Officer into a newly created and highly impactful role. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded operational leader to shape organisational performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in driving organisational effectiveness across Finance, HR, Facilities, and Marketing & Communications. Working closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders, you will design and implement scalable operating models that maximise income while ensuring a high-quality experience for stakeholders and service users. This is a broad and influential role where you will embed strong systems, governance, and performance frameworks across a growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic...