Director of Operations - Ivy Education Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- L14 - L19

Required to start on the 1st June 2023 or as soon as possible.
Ivy Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of Operations. The role presents a unique opportunity to work with a supportive team in a newly expanded multi academy trust.
The Director of Operations is a key member of the executive team and will contribute to delivering the Trust’s strategic aims, through the development of the Trust’s central services to meet statutory requirements and support continuous improvement and growth. The Director of Operations will ensure the Trust’s buildings and facilities provide an effective and high-quality learning environment for all staff and pupils. Areas will include estates and facilities management, development and implementation of all capital build projects including sustainability planning, wider stakeholder relationship management with key government agencies and the development of effective central infrastructure functions across all Trust schools.
The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all its schools so all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.
The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.
Our mission is to improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential. We support and all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible. If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.
Application forms and further information are available from our website, www.ivyeducationtrust.co.uk or via email to Scott Deeming, Chief People Officer on scott.deeming@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk
Completed application forms should be sent to people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th March 2023 at 09:00.
Interview Date: Will be held on Tuesday 18th April 2023.