Job Title: Trustee – Specialism in Finance, HR, and/or Estates

Salary: Voluntary Role
Start Date: ASAP

Join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of education.
We are seeking experienced professionals with expertise in Finance, Human Resources, and/or Estates Management to join our Multi-Academy Trust Board. As a Trustee, you will play a vital strategic role in ensuring our schools deliver exceptional education while maintaining strong governance and compliance.

What does the role involve?

As a Trustee, you will provide:

• Strategic Leadership – helping set the vision and long-term goals for the Trust.
• Accountability & Assurance – ensuring financial sustainability, robust HR practices, and effective estates planning.
• Strategic Engagement – working collaboratively with Executive Officers and stakeholders.

You will join a Board that holds collective responsibility for:

• Compliance with charitable objectives, statutory and regulatory requirements, and funding agreements.
• Oversight of financial health, risk management, and resource allocation across all schools.

Key Areas of Focus for Trustees with Finance, HR, or Estates Expertise:

• Finance:
• Ensure strong financial governance and sustainability.
• Oversee budgets, audit processes, and resource management.
• Human Resources:
• Support strategic workforce planning and organisational development.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and effective HR policies.
• Estates & Facilities:
• Drive long-term estates strategy and capital planning.
• Safeguard pupils by ensuring safe, well-maintained learning environments.

What we’re looking for:

• Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the Methodist Church.
• High integrity, transparency, and collaborative approach.
• Strategic thinking and ability to scrutinise and challenge constructively.
• Expertise in Finance, HR, or Estates Management (experience in education, law, compliance, or digital transformation is also desirable).

What time commitment is needed:

Trustees are expected to attend committee meetings online once per term, typically lasting around 2 hours each, and Trust Board meetings four times a year, which are held preferably in person at the Trust office and usually run for approximately 4 hours. These meetings are essential for effective governance and strategic oversight, and your active participation will help ensure the Trust continues to deliver excellence in education.

A full induction of the Trust and its schools will be given on appointment

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and communities.
If you have the skills and passion to help us deliver excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in the role please contact Melissa Didlick  hr@epworthtrust.org.uk  for further information on how to apply.