Finance Trustee | Alpha Academies Trust

About the role

Alpha Academies Trust is seeking a finance-skilled Trustee to strengthen its board and help secure long-term sustainability, robust governance and excellent educational outcomes for the 4,000 children we serve across Stoke-on‑Trent.

As a Finance Trustee you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust’s strategy, sustainability, and long‑term planning.

• Support oversight of the Trust’s financial strategy, reserves, risk and long‑term sustainability.
• Provide scrutiny and constructive challenge to ensure robust financial governance.
• Work closely with fellow Trustees to oversee growth, investment and capital planning.
• Help ensure resources are deployed effectively to maximise educational impact.
• Contribute to the Audit & Risk and/or Finance Committee, depending on experience.

• Senior financial leadership experience (e.g. CFO/FD, Audit Partner, or equivalent).
• Understanding of financial strategy, sustainability, risk and audit.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and advise non‑finance colleagues.
• Experience of working within, or advising, regulated or multi‑site organisations.
• Commitment to community impact and improving life chances for young people.
• Experience with in education or the public sector is welcomed but not essential.

To view the role description and person specification, please go to the ‘

How to Apply

’ tab above, fill in your details and download the role pack. For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners. Submit your CV and supporting statement to  with the subject line “Application:
Alpha Academies Trust – Finance Trustee”. Your application will be acknowledged within 2‑3 days. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

• Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 28th January 2026
• Candidates informed of outcome: Wednesday 4th February 2026
• Interviews: Monday 9th February 2026

We are an inclusive Trust and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability‑Confident Employer and commits to recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We encourage applicants to contact the HR team if reasonable adjustments are required during the application process.