Operational Excellence LeadEDV/2026/DCMT/10345

Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust; Bedworth; Híbrido; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working (UK)

LGPS Pension Scheme

Apprenticeship levy development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to provide vital leadership within the Operations & Compliance function. Working with the Head of Operations & Compliance, you will translate Trust-wide standards into day-to-day practice to support academies in meeting statutory requirements and driving continuous improvement.

You will build relationships, coordinate cross‑Trust activity and support improvement projects, using a solution‑oriented mindset and

Formación

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in operations/compliance within education sector is desirable.
• Ability to translate high-level standards into practical processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead operational improvements across multiple academies and central teams.
• Translate Trust-wide operational standards into effective day-to-day practice.
• Support academies to meet statutory requirements and drive compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight and policy implementation.
• Coordinate cross-Trust activity and build strong working relationships with Headteachers and business partners.

Descripción del empleo

Job Reference # EDV/2026/DCMT/10345

Location St James Cofe Academy Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9PF

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £42,791.00 - £53,452.00 Annually (FTE)

Central Pay Group 3

Hours Per Week 37

Weeks Per Year 52.143

Closing Date 9:00am, Thu 5th Nov, 2026

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) week commencing 9/11/2026

About This Role

This role provides vital additional leadership capacity within the Operations & Compliance function, ensuring that our systems, processes and expectations are consistently understood, implemented and embedded across the Trust.

Working closely with the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Operational Excellence Lead will play a key role in translating Trust-wide operational standards into effective day‑to‑day practice, supporting academies to meet statutory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight, policy implementation and operational assurance. The postholder will act as a trusted partner to Headteachers, Academy Business Partners and central teams, offering guidance, challenge and practical support while appreciating the varied demands of busy school environments.

This role will support the leadership of core operational areas and ensure processes are efficient, consistent and responsive to the needs of our academies, contributing to the development of a strong operational culture and the effective use of Trust systems and tools.

The successful applicant will be an organised, credible and proactive operational leader, able to build strong relationships, coordinate cross‑Trust activity and support the delivery of improvement projects. They will bring a solution‑focused mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated by school improvement, committed to high standards, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to the Trust’s operational strength and future growth.

In Return We Can Offer

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the post
• Hybrid working with a combination of remote (UK) and on‑site working to suit the demands of the role
• Eligibility to join the LGPS Pension Scheme
• A supportive network of professional colleagues
• A strong culture of professional development, including access to apprenticeship levy development
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational organization and contribute to its development and growth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Scheme

Applications

We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Please note the closing date for applications is 9am, 5th November 2026.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 9th November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Related Documents

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Contact Details

Deb Bacon

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