Chief Estates & Capital Projects Officer / COO

Chief Estates & Capital Projects Officer / COO

Based in Sussex

£65,010 - £71,729 fte subject to experience

Do you have a strong Estates, Facilities and Capital Projects background or perhaps you are a COO and wish to use your specialised skill set towards promoting and supporting the best interests of children in the local communities the Trust serves? We're looking for an experienced leader with the right skills and values to join our team.

You will be a positive, collaborative, robust and enthusiastic individual with a track record of strategic thinking, communication and technical skills, along with a strong commitment to improving service delivery and pupil outcomes. Your ability to quickly build rapport and credibility and develop effective working relationships will compliment your flexible, outcome focused and resilient approach to supporting organisational change and development. We have the opportunity to tailor some elements of the portfolio in discussion with you to reflect your specific skills and experience but the core elements encompass:

• Estates development and management
• Compliance
• Contracts and procurement
• Income generation

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the organisation during a period of growth. We can offer you the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive and positive Executive team. We also recognise the commitments people have outside work, and in return for your hardwork and commitment we can offer a degree of flexibility and support in how you achieve success in your role.  Above all, at Sussex Learning Trust you'll have the chance to make a difference to the educational experience and outcomes for children across our communities.

If this sounds like you, then contact our CEO jmorris@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk to find out more. To apply for this post please download the job description, person specification and application form from our website www.sussexlearningtrust.co.uk/join-us/vacancies . You will find details under the central Trust services.

Please return your completed application form and a letter supporting your application by email to jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check as well as other pre-employment checks.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS MADE BY CV

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing Date: 9.00am 13th May 2024 (though may be sooner subject to applications received).

Interview Date: 20th May 2024 (though may be sooner subject to applications received).