Chief Operating Officer

Wellingborough School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellingborough School in Northamptonshire is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to join its Executive Leadership Group and Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Headmaster, the COO will shape and deliver strategic, financial, operational and commercial objectives.

Leading a diverse professional services division of about 120 colleagues, the COO will oversee finance, estates, operations, governance and cyber security, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong financial and operational expertise.
• Proven track record of leading change and improvement.
• Candidates from education or other sectors encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, estates, operations and governance.
• Drive strategic planning and delivery of commercial objectives.
• Ensure safeguarding and organisational resilience across the school.
• Lead a team of approximately 120 professionals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Operational excellence

Change management

Governance

Cyber security awareness

Job description

Chief Operating Officer, Wellingborough School (LBPTA)

• Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Saxton, North Yorkshire
• Permanent
• Full-time

Founded in 1595, Wellingborough School is a thriving co-educational day school educating pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form on a 45-acre campus in Northamptonshire. The School is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, outstanding pastoral care, extensive co-curricular provision and ambitious programme of investment, including the development of its new Gateway building and long-term estate strategy.

As the School enters an exciting new phase of development, Wellingborough seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to join its Executive Leadership Group and Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Headmaster and working closely with Governors, the COO will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the School's strategic, financial, operational and commercial objectives. Leading a diverse professional services division of approximately 120 colleagues, the COO will oversee finance, estates, operations, commercial activity, governance, cyber security and organisational resilience, ensuring the School remains financially sustainable, operationally excellent and well positioned for future growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded leader with significant senior leadership experience, strong financial and operational expertise, and a track record of leading change and improvement within a complex organisation. Applications are welcomed from candidates within and beyond the education sector who are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation dedicated to the development, wellbeing and success of young people.

Wellingborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

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Founded in 1595, Wellingborough School is a thriving co-educational day school educating pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form on a 45-acre campus in Northamptonshire. The School is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, outstanding pastoral care, extensive co-curricular provision and ambitious programme of investment, including the development of its new Gateway building and long-term estate strategy.

As the School enters an exciting new phase of development, Wellingborough seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to join its Executive Leadership Group and Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Headmaster and working closely with Governors, the COO will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the School's strategic, financial, operational and commercial objectives. Leading a diverse professional services division of approximately 120 colleagues, the COO will oversee finance, estates, operations, commercial activity, governance, cyber security and organisational resilience, ensuring the School remains financially sustainable, operationally excellent and well positioned for future growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded leader with significant senior leadership experience, strong financial and operational expertise, and a track record of leading change and improvement within a complex organisation. Applications are welcomed from candidates within and beyond the education sector who are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation dedicated to the development, wellbeing and success of young people.

Wellingborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.