Overview
This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring, collegiate and ambitious leader to drive the business functions of Whitgift, building upon what is already excellent at a highly successful School within a strong and supportive charitable foundation. Reporting to the new Headmaster, and working with the Governors and the Executive Team, the new COO will act as the School's commercial adviser, shaping and implementing the next phase of its strategic development, including further international expansion, whilst ensuring its continued operational and financial success. The COO will lead a diverse team of support staff and be responsible for the School's finance, estates, operations, catering, cleaning and commercial activities.
Responsibilities
* Lead a diverse team of support staff and be responsible for the School's finance, estates, operations, catering, cleaning and commercial activities.
* Act as the School's commercial adviser, shaping and implementing the next phase of its strategic development, including further international expansion.
* Ensure continued operational and financial success.
Qualifications and experience
* Proven track record of executive leadership, commercial success and financial control, balancing the needs and challenges of large complex organisations, managing resources, delivering results, thinking strategically, and inspiring, motivating and developing high-functioning teams.
* Outstanding communication skills and the ability to navigate complex relationships, as well as execute initiatives and deliver projects.
* The role requires ambition, rigour, energy and resilience complemented by empathetic, inclusive and authentic leadership and exceptional interpersonal abilities.
* Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite; applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate must, however, demonstrate empathy with independent education and a commitment to the School and Foundation's aims and ethos.
About Whitgift
Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school offering world-class education to over 1,500 boys aged 10 to 18. Located within 45 acres of magnificent parkland in South Croydon, London, it is part of the John Whitgift Foundation. The School provides an excellent all-around education with a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development and co-curricular involvement within a culturally, economically and ethnically diverse community. With a turnover of £40M, Whitgift is a substantial organisation.
Benefits
An attractive remuneration package, including fee remission, will be available for the successful candidate.
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