Head of Projects
Star Academies, Blackburn, BB1 2HT5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £70,357.00 to £82,254.00 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Star Academies, we are committed to transforming lives through education. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Projects to lead and manage our Projects Unit. This role is crucial in overseeing a diverse programme of new projects, including the development of new schools, converting and transferring academies, and exploring business development opportunities. If you are passionate about driving change and delivering impactful projects, we want to hear from you!
What you will get:
- The opportunity to lead transformative projects that will significantly enhance the life chances of young people.
- The prospect of working alongside exemplary leaders to deliver impactful projects.
- Excellent CPD and training opportunities through our Star Talent Academy.
- A generous package of rewards, including competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans.
Who we’re looking for
- A strategic leader with a proven track record in project management.
- Experience in overseeing large-scale projects, preferably within the education sector.
- Ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive problem-solver who can navigate complex challenges.
You will have:
- Extensive experience in project management and delivery.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- The ability to develop and implement effective project delivery approaches.
- Experience in business change and organisational development initiatives.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of Star Academies.
This is a role that will require you to travel anywhere within the UK where new school projects emerge, therefore willingness to travel is essential.
What the school offers its staff
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
About Star Academies
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- info@staracademies.org
- Phone number
- 0330 313 9800
Head office location
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