Chief Operating Officer
All Saints Multi Academy Trust
• Salary: Commensurate with the role
• Contract: Permanent, all year
• Location: Trust Central Offices
• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
All Saints Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced and ambitious Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership across all operational areas of the Trust, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that support its academies and their communities.
All Saints Multi Academy Trust is a family of distinctive Christian schools, united by a commitment to outstanding education, collaboration and shared values. Inspired by the belief that we are stronger together, the Trust works to raise standards, build aspiration and create opportunities for children and young people to thrive.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Operating Officer will develop and implement the Trust's Operations Strategy, providing leadership across human resources, IT, estates, health and safety, procurement, and data and intelligence.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen operational effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance and support the Trust's continued development. The role will involve leading strategic initiatives, overseeing operational budgets, managing risk and driving improvements across the Trust's academies and central services.
We are looking for a highly effective and collaborative leader with significant executive leadership experience, strong operational expertise and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at every level.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
· At least five years' experience in executive leadership.
· A proven track record of strategic planning, operational management and project delivery.
· Experience of monitoring operational performance and working effectively with Trustees or governing bodies.
· A strong understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety, data protection and employment or education law.
· The ability to lead organisational change, develop effective policies and drive continuous improvement.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Experience of developing colleagues, managing resources and building successful partnerships.
· A commitment to the Christian ethos, vision and values of All Saints Multi Academy Trust.
This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the Trust's operational strategy, supporting its academies and contributing to the delivery of high-quality education across its communities.
For more information and to register your interest in the role, visit www.joinallsaints.co.uk
· The closing date for applications is: 4th December 2026 at 9.00am
· Shortlisting will take place: 7th December 2026
· Interviews will take place on: 14th and 15th December 2026
To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenna at Satis Education on 07593 583047 or email jenna@satiseducation.co.uk
All Saints Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.