Strategic Operations Leader for Global Education Growth

Governing Body; Edgware; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governing Body of North London Collegiate School (NLCS) invites applications for the role of Chief Operating Officer, from April 2027. The COO will direct NLCS’ non‑academic functions and daily operations, partnering with the Head to shape strategic direction and to support growth of NLCS and its international ventures.

NLCS is a leading girls’ day school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to innovation in education.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multifunctional teams and resources.
• Strong commercial and financial skills.
• Proven track record delivering organisational change across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NLCS non-academic functions and daily operations.
• Collaborate with the Head to shape and deliver strategic direction.
• Provide commercial input across NLCS' family of schools.
• Drive efficiency, governance, and financial stability in a changing environment.

Skills

Resource management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Commercial acumen

Financial leadership

Job description

The Governing Body of North London Collegiate School (NLCS) invites applications for the role of Chief Operating Officer, from April 2027. The COO will direct NLCS’ non‑academic functions and daily operations, partnering with the Head to shape strategic direction and to support growth of NLCS and its international ventures.

NLCS is a leading girls’ day school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to innovation in education.