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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Central Region Schools Trust

Birmingham

  • £100,000 - £110,000 per year
  • New
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
2 December 2024

Job overview

Central Region Schools Trust (CRST) is seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic leadership of designated non‐academic related services, ensuring their operational excellence and advising the Trustees, the Executive Leadership Team, and Senior Trust Leaders on all related matters.

The successful candidate will have a significant track record in the effective leadership and delivery of a business support service and managing transformational change, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, influence and negotiate effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in future developments in line with the Trust’s Strategic Plan. We are looking for an experienced professional with strong leadership and management skills combined with a good knowledge of the education sector, with ambition and drive who shares our organisation’s values.

You will be joining the Central Region Schools Trust — an established Multi-Academy Trust originally founded by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). With a consistent legacy of enhancing lives, our vision of 'supporting social justice through exceptional schools' seamlessly aligns with the RSA's mission, driving us to elevate educational excellence throughout our schools. Joining a dedicated group of expert professionals committed and highly skilled at removing barriers that may prevent young people becoming the best versions of themselves.

Applications should be submitted by 9:00am on Monday 2nd December 2024. However, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview earlier for this post should suitable candidates apply.

Further information about the Trust can be found on our website at www.crst.org.uk.

Interested candidates should visit www.joincrst.co.uk to arrange to discuss the role and arrange potential visits. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children's barred list.

Central Region Schools Trust – Supporting Social Justice through Exceptional Schools.

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About Central Region Schools Trust

+44 121 270 3117

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We are a group of schools with a strong and powerful relationship with The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA). The RSA has a strong history of supporting educational innovation, thinking and approaches, going back as far as the Nineteenth Century (https://www.thersa.org/about-us/education-history). Today we work together as a group of schools, working closely with the RSA, to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for young people in our schools, with examples of this work showcased on this website. We aim to ensure excellent test and examination results for our students, and ensure they are fully prepared for a happy and fulfilling life.

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