Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Polymat, London, SE28 8AT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2025
Closing date
2 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,651.00 - £78,219.00 Annually (Actual) APTEC Scale 53 to 62 depending on experience, skills and qualifications
Chief Operations Officer (COO) job summary
At PolyMAT, we are committed to providing an outstanding education to all children of all ages in Greenwich with a relentless focus on ensuring that our students achieve the very best outcomes in the pursuit of our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
We are a small Trust that puts our values of care and unity at the heart of everything we do. We view ourselves as the Poly Family, an organisation recognising the importance of relationships above all else and puts individuals first. We are a growing Trust of 3 schools (2 secondary, 1 primary) with an additional primary school currently in the commercial transfer phase of joining.
Our growth provides the opportunity for us to evolve and enhance what we do, constantly looking for new approaches to accelerate improvement. All of our schools are rated “Good” or “Outstanding” and we have a strong financial track record but we always want to do better.
A member of our team is retiring, providing an exciting opportunity to join our Executive Team and help shape our future. The role of Chief Operations Officer will lead the financial and business functions of the Trust including finance, procurement, HR and estates. They will provide strategic leadership and supportive management of these central teams and collaboratively work with the rest of the Executive Team to strive for excellence throughout the Trust.
If you have strong leadership and people management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in the sector we would love to hear from you. We would encourage applicants from either a business or finance background and will adapt the job description for the right candidate depending on skills, experience and strengths.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Executive Team, to establish a prominent level of visibility, credibility and professionalism across the Trust and externally within the sector.
- To oversee central business operational teams, including Finance, HR, Estates ensuring delivery of high quality services to all our schools.
- To lead on longer term strategic planning including Estates Strategy, People Strategy and Financial Strategy.
- To provide accurate and comprehensive reporting and advice to the CEO and Trustees, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Oversee risk management and financial compliance.
About You
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously.
- A clear understanding of financial and business planning, particularly within the education sector.
- Ability to manage risk and oversee compliance in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- An excellent leader of people, able to build and maintain strong and effective relationships at all levels.
As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to apprenticeship training
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Free daily coffee for staff
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with KCSIE 2024 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd February. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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