Job Description

• Eastern Education Group

• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL

• Salary: Competitive Salary

• Hours: Full Time

• Contract: Permanent

• Reference: 5084

Eastern Education Group is one of the largest and most ambitious education organisations in the East of England, bringing together colleges, schools, specialist provision and training organisations to create life-changing opportunities for learners of all ages.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our Senior Executive Team and help shape the future of our organisation.

A CFO Role with Broader Impact

Whilst financial stewardship remains central to the role, we are looking for a strategic executive leader who can drive organisational success across a broad portfolio including finance, estates, procurement, capital projects and funding opportunities.

Working closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the group remains financially resilient whilst delivering the infrastructure, resources and investment required to achieve our ambitious strategic objectives.

You will lead major capital developments, identify and secure funding opportunities, shape our estates strategy and ensure our procurement approach delivers maximum value across a complex and diverse organisation.

About the Role

As Chief Financial Officer, you will:

• provide strategic financial leadership across Eastern Education Group

• develop and deliver a sustainable long-term financial strategy

• lead the group's estates, capital projects and procurement functions

• identify and secure capital funding and investment opportunities

• support organisational growth, innovation and transformation

• work collaboratively with the Board and Executive Team to shape strategic decision-making

• ensure robust governance, compliance and risk management arrangements are in place

• drive value for money and operational excellence across the organisation.

About You

We are seeking an experienced executive leader with:

• a strong track record of senior financial leadership within a large and complex organisation

• significant experience operating at Board and Executive level

• the ability to lead beyond finance and contribute to wider organisational strategy

• experience of estates, capital programmes, procurement or major infrastructure projects

• strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills

• outstanding leadership, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities

• a passion for delivering positive outcomes through education and public service.

Experience within education, the public sector, regulated environments or similarly complex organisations would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Eastern Education Group?

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation at a pivotal point in its development.

You will have the opportunity to influence strategy at the highest level, lead significant transformation and investment programmes, and help shape the future of education across the communities we serve.

If you are an ambitious executive leader looking for a role that extends far beyond traditional finance responsibilities, we would welcome your application.

This role will initially operate on a split-contract basis with our sponsored Eastern Education Group Trust.

To find out more

For further information about the role, please download the Information Pack (pdf)

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 22 June 2026