Strategic Growth Leader — Education & Partnerships

Teaching Vacancies; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme (LGPS or TPS)

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Employee wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Development to shape strategic growth, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. You will lead growth initiatives, develop partnerships and oversee major projects within education and the public sector.

This leadership role requires strong stakeholder engagement, due diligence, and the ability to influence decisions that drive growth and improved outcomes for learners with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a strategic development, programme leadership or growth-focused role within education or public sector environments.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects, expansions, acquisitions or organisational growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project and programme management expertise, including experience developing business cases and managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, development and delivery of strategic growth opportunities, including school and college expansion, acquisitions and new service models.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Department for Education, Local Authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of development projects, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, quality standards and objectives.
• Lead due diligence, onboarding and integration for schools and organisations joining the Trust.
• Produce high-quality business cases, bids and strategic reports to support growth and sustainability.

Job description

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Development to shape strategic growth, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. You will lead growth initiatives, develop partnerships and oversee major projects within education and the public sector.

This leadership role requires strong stakeholder engagement, due diligence, and the ability to influence decisions that drive growth and improved outcomes for learners with special educational needs.