Key Trust Team Members

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Accounting Officer  

Stuart Anderson

Providing valuable support to Principals and Executive Teams across the Trust.  

A key part of the post is to oversee a strong governance and accountability framework throughout the Trust, whilst providing Executive Principals/Principals the scope and freedom to take their academies forward. Although the CFO is the professional lead on finance, the CEO is the Accounting Officer, having a key role in ensuring the finances are well managed and within set budgets. The CEO has the day-to-day operational lead responsibility, working with the Chair of the Trust, also working with Chairs of AGCs.

Director of Primary Education and Executive Principal (Holbeach Primary Academy and Holbeach Bank Academy)

Susan Boor 

Susan Boor has over 18 years of Primary School Leadership experience, helping to manage and support colleagues in both academies. Both Academies work closely together sharing senior leadership and many policies and procedures.

Appointed as an Ex-officio member of the Academy Governing Committee for Holbeach Primary Academy and Holbeach Bank Academy, the Director of Primary Education and Executive Principal supports the Chair (working with the Governance Professional) by setting agendas and reviewing policies that have been delegated to the Committee.

Executive Principals are invited to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees, to provide updates on their academies and answer Trustee questions.

Principals

Principals have delegated powers, with very clear responsibilities and authority for the day-to-day running of their academy; they are accountable to the CEO and Trustees. The aim of the Trust is to give maximum authority to its Principals, within the framework of good governance, to enable them to optimise performance of their academy. The level of autonomy may vary depending on the performance of each academy.

Principals are invited to meetings of the Board of Trustees at the discretion of the CEO and/or at the request of Trustees (this will usually be on a rotating basis). Like with Executive Principals, they will provide updates on their academies and answer Trustee questions.

Appointed as Ex-officio members of Academy Governing Committees, Principals support the Chair (working with the Governance Professional) by setting agendas and reviewing policies that have been delegated to the Committee.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Ben Mawford

A chartered certified accountant, supporting both Trustees and the CEO. The CFO’s responsibilities include; oversight of the Trust’s Accounting, Audit and Finance functions,  returns to bodies including DfE and ESFA, review and implementation of financial policies and procedures, preparation and oversight of the annual budget, supporting the Audit and Risk Committee and to implement any recommendations arising from an audit inspection.

The CFO is invited to attend the Board of Trustees and the Audit and Risk Committee, in a supporting capacity. The CFO also forms part of the Executive Management Board, providing the CEO and Principals with regular updates on the financial management of the Trust.

Support is also provided to Academy Governing Committees, with attendance at meetings providing an overview of the budget and advice on finance matters.

Trust Governance Professional

Shelley Thirkell

Responsibility for providing constitutional and legislative advice, governance compliance and support of; Members, Board of Trustees (and its committees), Chair of the Trust, CEO and Executive Management Board (including any sub-committees). Facilitating the appointment of Trustees and Members, ensuring that statutory requirements are adhered to and filing of information on Companies House.

Strategic Lead for HR, supporting Principals with advice and policy management, working with Capita HR to ensure a robust service. Planning and delivery of executive recruitment, working with Trustees via the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Trust Finance Manager

Elaine Menzies

The Finance Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Trust’s accounts; working closely with Principals and the Chief Finance Officer. The main responsibilities are: preparation of monthly management accounts, cash records, VAT compliance and the Trust’s payroll.

Support is also provided to Academy Governing Committees, with attendance at meetings, providing an up to date overview of the budget and providing advice on finance matters.

Data Protection Officer

Donna Allen 

Responsible for ensuring compliance for with data protection law, overseeing data protection strategies.

Trust I.T. Lead

Rob Scarth

Establishing common I.T. and digital technology throughout the Trust, ensuring robust digital security and developing systems.

Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead

Nicola Kenyon

The Trust’s Lead on Safeguarding, supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads within each academy. Responsibility for; facilitating training for Trustees and members of staff, conducting safeguarding audits and oversight of Policies and Procedures.

Nicola is also Chair of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Committee, working closely with DSL’s discussing national guidance and establishing Trust wide approaches.