Strategic Growth Lead, Education & Partnerships

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is seeking a Senior leader to drive strategic growth and partnerships, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. The role focuses on expansions, acquisitions and new service models to deliver the trust's 2030 strategy.

The post is permanent and full-time with visa sponsorship not available. It emphasises inclusive education for children and young people with SEND, and offers progression pathways and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in strategic development or growth within education/public sector.
• Proven ability to deliver complex expansions, acquisitions or growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across all stakeholder levels; strong PM/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver strategic growth opportunities including expansions and new service models.
• Build partnerships with the Department for Education, local authorities, multi-academy trusts and other stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of development projects against timelines, budgets, quality standards and strategic objectives.
• Lead due diligence, onboarding and integration for schools and organisations joining the Trust.
• Produce business cases, bids, proposals and strategic reports to support growth, sustainability and organisational development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Job description

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is seeking a Senior leader to drive strategic growth and partnerships, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. The role focuses on expansions, acquisitions and new service models to deliver the trust's 2030 strategy.

The post is permanent and full-time with visa sponsorship not available. It emphasises inclusive education for children and young people with SEND, and offers progression pathways and wellbeing support.