Cornwall Council
Chief Operations Officer for Aspire Academy Trust
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective operational leadership of Aspire Academy Trust. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will lead and oversee the Trust's core business functions, ensuring that systems, processes and resources support the delivery of outstanding education across all academies within the Trust.
The COO will be accountable for the development, delivery and quality of the Trust’s non-educational functions and services, including Estates, Health & Safety, and operations.
The COO will play a key role in the Trust's strategic development, leading organisational change, supporting growth opportunities and ensuring that resources are deployed effectively to maximise educational outcomes for pupils.
You will also be supported by our experienced trust board and will work in partnership with our Directors, Regional Leads, Heads of School, and the Diocese, to develop our trust and ensure that both the MAT as a whole and its individual schools consistently achieve excellent educational outcomes for all pupils.
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The successful candidate will share Aspire Academy Trust's commitment to delivering excellence and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective operational leadership of Aspire Academy Trust.
- Lead and oversee the Trust's core business functions.
- Develop, deliver, and ensure the quality of the Trust’s non-educational functions and services.
- Play a key role in the Trust's strategic development.
- Lead organizational change and support growth opportunities.
- Ensure resources are deployed effectively to maximize educational outcomes.
- Work in partnership with various stakeholders to develop the trust.
How to Apply:
Application is via www.aspireacademytrust.org/vacancies. For a paper copy, please contact 01726 438613. Completed application forms can be emailed to hrteam@iaspire.net [hrteam@iaspire.net] or returned via post to Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20 St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4FD.
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For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Lucy Wright, HR Manager, on 01726 438613 or email lucy.wright@iaspire.net [lucy.wright@iaspire.net].
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy, so please contact the organization direct for further information.
Organization Address: Aspire Academy Trust
Contact Name: Aspire Academy Trust
Contact Email: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org [jobs@aspireacademytrust.org]
Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies
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