Opportunity - Community People

TO JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FINANCE, AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE

Are you passionate about education and have a background in finance, audit or risk management?

We are seeking additional dedicated and skilled Trustees to join the Board of our Multi Academy Trust and play a key role on our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

About Us: Sussex Learning Trust is a vibrant and expanding Trust committed to providing the highest possible educational opportunities for children and young people and fostering a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment for all pupils and students in our academies.

Skills

The Role: In this voluntary non-executive role Board role, with a specific focus on Finance, Audit & Risk, you will:

● provide strategic oversight and governance in financial management and risk mitigation;

● help ensure robust internal controls and audit processes are in place to ensure the Trust’s compliance with regulatory requirements;

● help ensure the Trust’s resources are managed effectively and transparently; and

● work collaboratively with other Trustees, Trust Officers, Executives and Senior Academy Leaders.

The ideal candidates will have:

● experience in finance, audit and/or overseeing risk frameworks, internal controls or compliance or related areas;

● excellent strategic, analytical and communication skills;

● an understanding of (or willingness to develop an understanding of) corporate governance requirements within educational or charitable organisations;

● a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our Academies; and

● the ability to commit time to meetings and committee work (including meetings at our academies in Mid Sussex).

Time Commitment:

Our Board of Trustee meetings and Committee meetings typically take place on Wednesday evenings (starting 5.00pm). There are six scheduled Board meetings and six scheduled Committee meetings per academic year. In addition, Trustees meet at mutually agreed times with Trust Officers and Executives and further may be requested to occasionally sit on panels.

How to Apply: Please complete the attached application form and send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to clerk@susselearningtrust.co.uk. Please see the role description.

Deadline for applications: 7 November 2025

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion to further discuss the roles, please contact clerk@susselearningtrust.co.uk.

To learn more about Sussex Learning Trust, please visit https://www.sussexlearningtrust.co.uk.