Head of People & Operations

Are you passionate about supporting people and driving operational excellence? Do you want to lead HR, Estates, IT and GDPR across a growing Trust in the Liverpool area? If so, we want to hear from you! 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to help support in the transformation of the educational landscape for children aged 2 – 16 across the Trust. You will be at the forefront of making a difference to children’s lives through supporting senior leaders within our academies. 

As Head of People and Operations, you will lead on all aspects of HR, Estates, IT and GDPR across the Trust. You will work closely with our executive leadership team to devise and implement strategies that drive operational excellence and support the development of our staff. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the development of our staff and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Lead on all aspects of estates management, ensuring that our buildings and facilities are well maintained and meet health and safety requirements. 
• Oversee our IT infrastructure, ensuring that our systems are reliable and fit for purpose across the Trust. 
• Lead on GDPR compliance, supporting the Trust’s Data Protection Officer to ensure that our policies and procedures are up to date. 
• Work closely with our Leadership Team to devise and implement strategies that support the growth and development of the Trust. 

Requirements: 

• Experience of leading HR, estates and IT functions in a complex environment. 
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies legislation, codes of practice and guidance relating to HR   
• Ability to lead projects and implement change in a complex environment. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• A commitment to our mission and values. 

St Joseph Catholic MAT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. 

If you are passionate about leading people and operations and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a special Trust that is changing lives. Apply today! 

This role is based at the CMAT offices on Mann Island, Regus in Liverpool, however you will be expected to travel to visit the academies across the Trust as required. 

For an informal discussion, please contact us on email at kmohammed@sjcmat.co.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 14th June 2023 

Interviews: TBC 

How to apply

Please read the information in the application pack which can be downloaded from www.stjosephmat.org.uk/our-vacancies . If you wish to apply you should include a letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) along with your completed application form, detailing how you meet the person specification outlining any relevant experience and giving examples as appropriate, plus personal qualities you would bring to the role. 

Please send your application to recruitment@sjcmat.co.uk. 

Benefits of working with our Trust 

There are many good reasons to work with us. We have a real sense of community and you will be a part of it. You will be part, too of the wider Archdiocese family and in the company of some of the best people in education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:  

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee assistance programme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

The list is not exhaustive and will grow as we the Trust matures.