Ops Excellence & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain

West Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension
Hybrid working
Professional development
Employee assistance
Cycle to work
Benefits scheme
Supportive network

Job summary

The Diocese Of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is seeking an operational leader to turn Trust-wide standards into practical day-to-day practice across its academies. You will support compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight and policy implementation while acting as a trusted partner to headteachers and business partners within a hybrid UK work model.

Jointly with the Head of Operations & Compliance, you will embed systems, oversee cross-Trust activity and contribute to a high standards

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills and clarity in written and verbal form.
  • Strong ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple teams or sites within a trust or network.
  • Solution-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problems.
  • Able to work collaboratively across diverse teams and locations.

Responsibilities

  • Translate Trust-wide standards into effective day-to-day practice across academies.
  • Support academies to meet statutory requirements and maintain compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in compliance, health and safety, policy implementation and operational assurance.
  • Act as a trusted partner to headteachers, academy business partners and central teams.
  • Support leadership of core operational areas to ensure efficient, consistent processes.
  • Coordinate cross-Trust activity and project delivery.
  • Work with the Head of Operations & Compliance to embed systems and expectations across the Trust.
  • Contribute to a strong operational culture and effective use of Trust systems.

Skills

Excellent communication
Relationship building
Cross-Trust coordination
Solution-focused
Collaborative working

Job description

The Diocese Of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is seeking an operational leader to turn Trust-wide standards into practical day-to-day practice across its academies. You will support compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight and policy implementation while acting as a trusted partner to headteachers and business partners within a hybrid UK work model.

Jointly with the Head of Operations & Compliance, you will embed systems, oversee cross-Trust activity and contribute to a high standards

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