Senior leadership post at Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. It leads the development of growth initiatives, including new provisions, partnerships, acquisitions and expansion, in support of the Trust's strategy to 2030. The work centres on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and the post is permanent and full-time. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead identification, development and delivery of strategic growth opportunities, including school and college expansion, acquisitions and new service models
- Build and maintain partnerships with the Department for Education, local authorities, multi-academy trusts and other stakeholders
- Manage a portfolio of development projects against timelines, budgets, quality standards and strategic objectives
- Lead due diligence, onboarding and integration for schools and organisations joining the Trust
- Produce business cases, bids, proposals and strategic reports to support growth, sustainability and organisational development
What’s required
Experience
- Significant experience in a strategic development, programme leadership or growth-focused role in education or a related public sector setting
- Proven record of delivering complex projects, expansions, acquisitions or organisational growth initiatives
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Strong project and programme management, including developing business cases and managing multiple priorities
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Genuine commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
What’s offered
- Pathways for progression within the Trust
- Pension in the LGPS or TPS, with life cover
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle, car lease and home electronics
- Wellbeing support including counselling, mental health support, EAP, MyGym and eyecare discounts, and virtual GP appointments
- Generous leave, flexible working and enhanced parental leave
- Employee discounts including Blue Light Card and Costco membership
- Season ticket loan
- Employee referral scheme
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