This post adds leadership capacity to the Operations & Compliance function of The Diocese Of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, working alongside the Head of Operations & Compliance. The postholder turns Trust-wide operational standards into day-to-day practice, helping academies meet statutory duties and improving compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight, policy and operational assurance. Its distinct feature is acting as a trusted partner to headteachers, academy business partners and central teams across several sites, with hybrid working combining remote UK and on-site work. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post is wanted as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Translate Trust-wide operational standards into effective day-to-day practice across academies
- Support academies to meet statutory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight, policy implementation and operational assurance
- Act as a trusted partner to headteachers, academy business partners and central teams, offering guidance, challenge and practical support
- Support the leadership of core operational areas so that processes are efficient, consistent and responsive
- Coordinate cross-Trust activity
- Support the delivery of improvement projects
- Work with the Head of Operations & Compliance to embed systems, processes and expectations across the Trust
- Contribute to a strong operational culture and the effective use of Trust systems and tools
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to coordinate cross-Trust activity
- Solution-focused mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and sites
Other
- Organised, credible and proactive operational leader
- Committed to high standards
What’s offered
- Eligibility to join the LGPS Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working with remote (UK) and on-site working
- Access to professional development, including apprenticeship levy development
- Supportive network of professional colleagues
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Benefits Scheme
- Opportunity to contribute to an aspirational organisation's development and growth
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
