Director

Job Reference: CAKNB

The New Schools Network (NSN) was set up in 2009 and is a small charity that works to transform the standard of education in England. NSN does this by delivering more high-quality free schools and campaigning to win public and political support for free schools. With offices in London and Manchester, the organisation employs about 30 people and has an annual income in the region of £2m. Most of NSN's funding comes through Government grants, but it also raises money through other grants and donations and will continue to look in the future to diversify its income streams further. The organisation's primary purpose is to deliver services on behalf of the Government, with funding secured for this until 2020.

The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint someone who will provide strong leadership and management for the organisation in delivering these services to a high standard, whilst also working with the Board on a strategy for the future that sees NSN continuing to play a role in driving school improvement.

The new Director will have a collaborative style, strong inter-personal skills and will be supportive of the free school policy. Candidates will ideally have experience of managing teams, working with Whitehall and managing complex stakeholders. Chaired by David Ross, NSN's Board is looking forward to making an appointment of someone who shares their enthusiasm for making a difference to the English educational landscape.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency adviser to New Schools Network on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference CAKNB. Alternatively, email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).

Applications should be received by noon on Monday 4 June.