Chafyn-Godolphin, located in the cathedral town of Salisbury, is a 3-18 years, co-educational independent day and boarding school forming in September 2026 through the merger of the historic Godolphin and Chafyn Grove Schools. Building on the track record and popularity of its predecessor schools, Chafyn-Godolphin School will consolidate the position of the first-choice independent school in Salisbury and the surrounding area. Together, the Schools occupy 25 acres on neighbouring sites within half a mile of the city centre. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work alongside a new Head to help shape the creation of Chafyn-Godolphin School. The DFO will provide strong strategic, financial and commercial leadership, building operational capacity within the support teams and managing people and resources effectively. The School is a member of United Learning and benefits significantly from the Group''s resources and expertise. Reporting to the Head, the DFO will have overall responsibility for the financial and operational management of the School, including facilities, grounds, catering, HR, IT and commercial activities. Candidates will have a proven track record of senior leadership and financial control, with strong commercial acumen, strategic planning expertise, and the ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit to identify and realise commercial opportunities and embrace change and will be