Chief Commercial Operating Officer (CCOO) Place Partnership Trust, Rotherham Job details
Salary: £86,162 - £95,196 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Hours: 37 per week Region: Rotherham Job reference: REQ23054 Posted: 20/05/2026 Closing date: 5th June 2026
About the Role A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust as Chief Commercial & Operating Officer (CCOO). This role sits at the heart of Place Partnership, connecting strategy with delivery and aligning people, processes and services so that we can deliver the best possible educational experiences for children and young people across Yorkshire. The CCOO will drive joined‑up delivery across the Trust, translating strategic priorities into action. The CCOO will lead and develop scalable, high‑performing shared services across Governance, Compliance, Estates (including PFI), ICT, Data and operational risk. Through clear standards, a service catalogue and robust SLAs, the postholder will ensure services are responsive to academy needs, compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements, and consistently delivered. Working closely with the Executive Team and Trustees, the role will provide high‑quality assurance, insight and reporting, and strengthen accountability. Commercial leadership is a core element of the post. The CCOO will develop and deliver the Trust’s Commercial Strategy, identifying sustainable growth opportunities, partnerships and efficiencies that build capacity, generate additional income and release increased resource for frontline education. New opportunities will be assessed against operational readiness, ensuring systems, processes and people are in place to deliver successfully. The postholder will also hold executive responsibility for risk protection and insurance arrangements (including commercial insurance and the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) where applicable), internal audit, business continuity and operational risk. A key aspect of the role will be to build upon the postholder’s skill set and experience; working with the specialists within managed teams to deliver operational compliance and strategic aims. About You
A credible, strategic executive leader with a strong track record of leading teams and delivering strategy across complex operational and commercial functions. A natural ‘connector’, skilled at breaking down barriers, aligning teams and creating shared ownership across complex services. Commercially astute and growth‑minded, spotting opportunity, building strong partnerships and securing sustainable value that benefits frontline education. Operationally strong and disciplined, bringing clarity, structure and consistent standards to improve performance and service user experience. Analytical and evidence‑led, comfortable using insight, risk intelligence and performance data to inform decisions and prioritise resources. Calm and decisive under pressure, responding to complex and high‑stakes situations with composure. Confident, knowledgeable and diplomatic, able to challenge constructively, build consensus and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders. Values‑led and integrity‑driven, modelling openness, fairness and accountability, and building trust through consistency. Digitally confident, viewing technology as an enabler of better services, smarter processes and stronger organisational resilience.
About Place Partnership Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi‑Academy Trust, founded in 2016. From 1 September 2026 the Trust will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16. Benefits
Cycle to Work Scheme 24/7 GP access Cash Healthcare plan Staff Rewards Gateway Smart Tech
Closing Date Friday 5 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interview Schedule Interviews are expected to take place between 9 June to 12 June 2026. Further Information Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please contact kparker@maltbylearningtrust.com. EEO Statement Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr