Assistant Director of Capital
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
Wakefield
- £48,801 - £53,697 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2022
Job overview
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is looking to appoint an experienced and exceptional candidate to the role of Assistant Director of Capital, to manage the delivery of projects within the Trust’s capital programme, and contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s capital strategy.
The successful candidate will be the deputy to the Trust’s Director of Capital, and will thrive on the challenges of working in a small capital team to deliver significant change and capital improvements to the Trust’s estate, particularly in relation to condition, compliance and capacity.
Previous experience of the Client Lead role in a MAT or LA setting across a number of moderate to large value capital projects is essential, as is experience of influencing outcomes from multidisciplinary consultants and project teams, senior stakeholder consultation, and liaison with and direction of academies and schools in relation to capital and construction projects.
There is a full person specification to indicate the requirements to deliver this rewarding and challenging role, but in addition aspiring applicants will need to have high levels of energy and drive, have a full and valid driving license and enjoy the opportunity and requirement for daily travel to the Trust’s sites across a wide geographical area as and when required. The Trust is continually growing and currently has 37 academies across four geographical regions.
If you wish to discuss the context and role further, please contact Charlotte Foley Palmer, the Director of Capital on 07976 475069 or at c.foley-palmer@outwood.com
For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.
Closing date: Midday on 25 February 2022.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
About The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
- The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
- Potovens Lane, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF1 2PF
- United Kingdom
Interim Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust was born out of the success of Outwood Grange: a large school with 2,200 students, which has achieved record results for the last decade.
As one of the highest performing Family of Schools in the North of England, we have transformed education and outcomes across a network of 40 primary and secondary academies. Working closely together and sharing best practice, our schools do whatever it takes to ensure that every child, irrespective of starting point, can realise his or her full potential and unique talents.
Whether you’re joining us as a support staff member, an ECT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career.
By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards, and transform the lives of our students. If, as a Trust, we support you to help you reach your potential, we can help ensure all the children you teach will also reach theirs.
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