Tallented is working with a 4 sized MAT in the South East.

This Trust is currently navigating a crucial transition from a loose federation of schools to a highly integrated, centrally managed organization. We are looking for a transformative COO to spearhead this change. Your immediate and primary objective will be the strategic unification of all central services, specifically bringing HR, IT, and Estates under one cohesive, high-performing team.

This role requires a master of change management and organizational design. You will be responsible for auditing the current, siloed operations and designing a new Target Operating Model (TOM). A key deliverable in your first year will be the creation and implementation of a robust 3-year strategic operational plan that aligns with the Trust’s overarching educational goals.

You will need to implement standardized processes that eradicate duplication of effort, drive significant financial efficiencies, and fundamentally improve the level of service provided to Headteachers. We are seeking a leader who can win the "hearts and minds" of site-based staff during a period of centralization, ensuring that operational excellence becomes the invisible backbone that allows educators to focus entirely on teaching and learning.

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