At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO on strategic projects and enhance community impact.
- Company: Laidlaw Schools Trust, dedicated to improving education in underserved areas.
- Benefits: Unique leadership experience, mentorship, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: In-person role in Newcastle with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in leadership and strategy while impacting young lives.
- Qualifications: Intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ethical leadership.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
A unique graduate-entry role for a Laidlaw Scholar alum who wants to understand how strategy, leadership and social impact come together in practice. Could this be your next leadership challenge? Laidlaw Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust based in the North East of England, serving communities across Newcastle, Sunderland and County Durham.
About the Role
This is not a traditional graduate role. It is an opportunity to work directly with the CEO of a multi-academy trust, supporting strategic projects, executive communications, governance preparation, research, insight and organisational follow-through. The role would suit someone who is intellectually curious, highly organised, values-driven and eager to learn how complex public purpose organisations really work from the inside. You do not need prior professional experience. You do need judgement, discretion, strong communication skills, a commitment to ethical leadership and a genuine desire to help improve the life chances of young people in underserved communities. For the right person, this will be a brilliant bridge between the Laidlaw Scholarship and future leadership.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, with travel across Laidlaw Schools Trust academies in the North East.
Salary and working pattern: To be discussed with shortlisted candidates. We are open to shaping the role around the right Laidlaw Scholar alum.
Please note: This is an in-person role based in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and cannot be undertaken remotely. Education is fundamentally relational. A core part of the role involves building relationships and developing a deep understanding of the schools, communities and stakeholders that make up the Trust. For this reason, applicants should be willing to relocate to the North East and work primarily in person. This opportunity is open to alumni from all Laidlaw programmes. We invite you to apply and look forward to hearing from you.
[GRADUATE JOB OPPORTUNITY] Special Projects Executive to the CEO - Laidlaw Schools Trust employer: Laidlaw Scholars
Laidlaw Schools Trust is an exceptional employer that offers a unique graduate-entry role for Laidlaw Scholars, providing the opportunity to work closely with the CEO on impactful strategic projects. Located in the vibrant North East of England, the Trust fosters a collaborative and values-driven work culture, prioritising ethical leadership and community engagement, while offering meaningful growth opportunities for those eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. This role not only bridges academic achievement with practical leadership experience but also allows you to contribute to the educational landscape in Newcastle, Sunderland, and County Durham.
