Interim MAT COO: Ops, IT & Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer for a multi-academy trust based in Derbyshire. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership across various functions, including IT and GDPR compliance. Candidates should have strong operational leadership experience in the education sector, with a proven ability to deliver impact quickly. This is an 8-month day rate contract, offering hybrid working arrangements, and begins in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience within a multi-academy trust or education sector.
• Strong track record in operations, IT oversight, and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across operations, IT, and HR.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and manage data protection risk.
• Oversee and improve IT infrastructure and systems.

Skills

Operational leadership

IT oversight

Compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Estates management

GDPR knowledge

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer for a multi-academy trust based in Derbyshire. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership across various functions, including IT and GDPR compliance. Candidates should have strong operational leadership experience in the education sector, with a proven ability to deliver impact quickly. This is an 8-month day rate contract, offering hybrid working arrangements, and begins in February 2026.