Non-Executive Directors at Aldridge Education
- Recruiter
- Academy Ambassadors
- Location
- London / East Sussex, Brighton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 26 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 23 Sep 2021
- Ref
- JN -052021-4334
- Contact
- Rhiannon Palmer
- Job role
- CFO
- Sector
- Not for profit / charity
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Director
The trust is seeking two trustees/non-executive directors with high-level skills in the fields of finance or data/digital with generic business, entrepreneurial competencies. One trustee will be based in the North West and one will be based in the South or South East of England. When safe to do so board meetings are held either at 8 City Road, London EC1Y 2AA and rotate across the schools.
The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at multi-academy trusts (MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.
The opportunity
Sir Rod Aldridge launched his educational charity, the Aldridge Foundation, in 2006 after retiring from Capita Plc, the business he set up, and which became one of this country's most successful companies. Ten years later, the Aldridge Education Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) was established to fulfil the Aldridge Foundation's ambition of providing the best education to young people from disadvantaged background regardless of whether they are academically or vocationally inclined. There are currently eight schools within the MAT and an adult education community interest company. The trust provides education for almost 5,800 students, with a budget of c.£44m.The trust's goal is to expand by adding to these regions so that each has between five and eight schools, maximising the opportunities available to students, staff and the local communities.
The board seeks two business leaders with board-level experience in
- Entrepreneurial and Business Management or
- Financial Management/Accountability or
- Data Analysis/ Management or digital/technology
As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 - 24 months:
Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours' time per month.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
- As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our ambassador network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role.
All roles are pro bono.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What next?
Please register your interest now to be considered for the role.
Please be aware the closing date may change if we have received sufficient applications.