Head of Transformation in Sheffield

Join the Nexus team as a Head of Transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies. We are a growing, forward-thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child-centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, strategic and forward-thinking leader to join Nexus Multi Academy Trust as Head of Transformation. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving transformational change, organisational improvement and strategic delivery across the Trust. The successful candidate will lead Trust-wide initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, maximise value, support sustainable growth and deliver measurable impact for our schools and communities.

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Trust, the postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including organisational improvement, projects, procurement, contracts, assets and service development. The role will play a vital part in shaping innovative, sustainable and high-quality services that support the Trust’s long-term ambitions.

We are looking for an ambitious and values-driven leader with strong strategic thinking, a proven ability to lead change and deliver impact, and a passion for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you can expect from us:

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services.
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm.
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team.
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects.
• Flexible working policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lana Stoyles, Executive Director Business Transformation at LStoyles@nexusmat.org.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.