School Network Director

At the Youth Sport Trust we’re passionate about building a brighter future for all young people by harnessing the power of sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement. We have expertise in developing physical education and sport in the context of school improvement and raising standards.  We have a committed and powerful network of schools, school leaders and practitioners and work collaboratively with a range of educational partners helping us lead a movement for change in the education system.  We are looking for an inspirational and experienced leader from within education to join our Senior Leadership team as the Youth Sport Trust’s School Network Director.

As School Network Director you will have a specific focus on our unique position in the education landscape. This will involve providing strategic leadership for our education and schools work from policy through to development and implementation from Early Years to post 16. You help us grow and sustain our movement of member schools and maintain our thought leading reputation in the area of school improvement through PE and schools sport.  Important will be the ability to forge links that will enhance our reach and credibility within education as well as impact on school performance.  In this role you will lead the development and deployment of our ambassador and advocacy networks, as well as oversee key relationships with education policy makers, stakeholders, and partners.  You will also line manage specific strategic leaders within the organisation to improve our effectiveness.  The successful candidate will have the ability and appetite to build a robust financial position by encouraging growth and development in areas such as our professional development courses, consultancy and commissioned work.

You must have extensive senior management experience with a proven ability to lead, develop and motivate others to reach their full potential. You will be used to developing strategy and policy as well as influencing decision/policy makers to turn ideas into practice. An effective communicator, you will be skilled at influencing a range of audiences and building effective relationships. An excellent project manager you will have a track record of co-ordinating multiple programmes, managing financials and delivering against plans and deadlines. You will also be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the schools and education landscape.

If you possess all these attributes and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, please go to http://jobs.youthsporttrust.org  and complete an online application.

Youth Sport Trust positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Closing date: 10am on 10 October 2017

Interview date: 18 October 2017

Registered charity number: 1086915