Hybrid Interim COO - MAT Ops, IT & Compliance

IO Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer for a Multi-Academy Trust. This role, lasting for 8 months, involves strategic and hands-on leadership across operational areas including IT, health & safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive operational leadership experience, particularly in the education sector, and have a proven ability to effect change swiftly in an interim capacity. Hybrid working is offered, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience within a Multi-Academy Trust or education, working across multiple sites.
• Strong experience of estates and health & safety.
• Proven ability to deliver impact quickly in an interim role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trust-wide operational leadership and assurance.
• Improve IT infrastructure and ensure cyber security.
• Manage health & safety and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Senior operational leadership experience

Strong track record in operations

IT oversight

Excellent stakeholder experience

Job description

A leading educational consultancy is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer for a Multi-Academy Trust. This role, lasting for 8 months, involves strategic and hands-on leadership across operational areas including IT, health & safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive operational leadership experience, particularly in the education sector, and have a proven ability to effect change swiftly in an interim capacity. Hybrid working is offered, with a commitment to safeguarding children.