Head of Trust Strategic Development
London South East Academies Trust
Location
Bromley, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Head of Trust Strategic Development
Salary: circa £52,000 - £62,000 depending upon experience
Site/Location: Primary locations are Orpington and School Sites and hybrid working
Closing Date: 6th October 2023
Interview Date: w/c 9th October 2023
London South East Academies Trust
Established in 2014, London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) is a thriving Multi Academy Trust comprising of ten schools spanning Special, AP & Outreach and Mainstream Primary. As part of the London & South East Education Group, we have the capacity and scale to offer our pupils and their families seamless education and training pathways - at every stage of their development.
The Role
Ensuring our pupils have access to an exceptional education is at the heart of everything we do. Drawing on our collective strengths and shared moral purpose, we work with unwavering integrity and determination to ensure every pupil flourishes and fulfils their full potential. This is an exciting time to join our Trust and we are now seeking to appoint a Head of Trust Strategic Development to develop and implement our Growth strategy, and work across our central service teams. You will work alongside our Deputy CEO, and Deputy Group CEO & Group Chief Financial Officer and other Senior Leaders across our Trust/ Group, to shape our future, embed sustainable excellence and drive our growth strategy.
You will bring a proven track record of working in the education sector, project management skills and experience of Academy conversions and Trust mergers. An inquisitive and innovative mindset, alongside strong influencing skills and a depth of expertise and credibility will be essential for this exciting new role.
Skills and Experience
As Head of Trust Strategic Development, you will combine successful strategic leadership experience in complex settings with ambition, creativity and drive a steadfast commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will have the clarity of vision and personal presence to represent LSEAT externally facing and have the ability to build and maintain relationships with Department for Education (DfE), Regional Directors (RDs) Local Authorities, and Schools.
Benefits
In return, we can offer you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation, working together to build excellence across Trust. We are also offering a highly competitive salary, coupled with a great benefits package which includes generous annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, a salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and annual season ticket loan.
This is a genuine opportunity to work at the very heart of our trust and to play a lead role in shaping our future. If you are an inspirational and purpose driven leader, seeking a truly unique and career defining role - then do get in touch. To find out more and for details on how to apply, visit our website.
As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be
unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
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