Overview
The Interim Trust Operations Consultant will provide senior leadership support across a portfolio of strategic operational projects in a growing group of schools until August 2027. This role is designed for an experienced leader who will oversee the delivery of key transformation and operational initiatives while working in a hybrid capacity with regular travel across multiple sites. The consultant will act as the programme lead, ensuring effective risk management, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead major ICT, estates, and operational transformation projects.
- Drive digital transformation, cyber security initiatives, and business continuity planning.
- Provide oversight of estates, health & safety, and ICT functions.
- Support organisation-wide strategic decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and line management to senior operational leaders.
- Support and develop operational leadership teams across multiple locations.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading estates, ICT, operations, or transformation functions.
- Proven programme and project management expertise.
- Experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex, multi-site organisation.
- A track record of delivering organisational change and transformation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building capabilities.
- Experience within education, public sector, not-for-profit, or similarly regulated environments is required.