Strategic Growth Leader, Education & Partnerships

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OrchardHill College Academy Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Development to drive strategic growth, lead new provisions, partnerships and expansion opportunities, and shape the Trust’s ambitious Strategy to 2030.

This senior role reports to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships and requires a proven track record in complex projects within education or public sector environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a strategic development, programme leadership or growth-focused role within education or a related public sector environment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, expansions, acquisitions or organisational growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project and programme management expertise, including developing business cases and managing multiple priorities.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development and delivery of strategic growth opportunities, including school and college expansion, acquisitions and new service models.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Department for Education, Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts and other key stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of development projects, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and strategic objectives.
• Lead due diligence, onboarding and integration processes for schools and organisations joining the Trust.
• Produce high-quality business cases, bids, proposals and strategic reports to support growth, sustainability and organisational development.

Job description

OrchardHill College Academy Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Development to drive strategic growth, lead new provisions, partnerships and expansion opportunities, and shape the Trust’s ambitious Strategy to 2030.

This senior role reports to the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships and requires a proven track record in complex projects within education or public sector environments.