Moon Executive Search is appointed official recruitment partner to Cathedral Schools Trust to recruit a new Chair of the Board of Trustees

Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) was established in 2016 as a multi-academy trust that serves a diverse range of schools in the Bristol area. Over a period of five years CST has grown to become a MAT of 9 schools, now teaching 5000 + pupils and with a teaching staff of over 500. Turnover is £24m.

We are now delighted to announce the appointment of Moon Executive Search as the official recruitment partner to appoint a new Chair of the Board for this multi-academy trust from January 2023.  

Moon Executive Search will play the lead role on this search campaign, utilising their extensive wide-ranging networks and search methodologies to recruit a new Chair. 

We would be interested to talk to candidates from a range of business backgrounds with a passion for education and, where possible, networks covering primary, secondary, further and higher education sectors as well as community groups and social enterprises.

This role is unremunerated and the total time commitment each year is estimated to be in the region of 3 days a month. Trustee meetings are held generally during working hours (Monday-Friday, 9am -6pm), plus additional visits.

Neil Blundell, Executive Principal writes, “The role of Chair of Trustees is such a crucial one for us. We are very fortunate to have a committed and experienced group of Trustees who work closely with the executive leadership team and add considerable value to all that we do. We are now looking for a dedicated and inspirational Chair to guide us through the next stage of our development as a multi-academy trust.”

Stephen Parsons, has been the Chair of Trustees since the MAT was formed and adds, “After the successful launch of this Bristol-based MAT, I am delighted to be able to pass the baton to the next Chair who will take CST forward and embrace the undoubted opportunities for young people in this city and region.”

Vanessa Moon, Founding Director of Search at Moon Executive Search, comments, “We are so delighted to support Cathedral Schools Trust in this search and are so proud to have been brought in to lead on this campaign. We are delighted to be supporting Neil, and his team.“

For further details and to request a candidate briefing pack, please contact Vanessa Moon or Sandy Hinks Head of Charity Practice by email at recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting reference JO2244.

Moon Executive Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of society.

NB: All direct expressions of interest received by Cathedral Schools Trust will be forwarded to Moon Executive Search in the first instance.

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