Star Academies is one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts, with a diverse network of primary and secondary schools serving communities across the country. We are committed to educational excellence, character development and service to our communities, nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
About the role
We are now seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team. This is a pivotal new role that will lead the next phase of organisational development, ensuring our operational infrastructure, systems, and people strategies remain cutting-edge, scalable, and aligned with our mission.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and the newly appointed Chief Strategy & Finance Officer, you will champion and drive operational excellence across the Trust. You will lead our business transformation programme, encompassing digital transformation, estates and facilities, professional services, governance, and talent development through our Talent Academy.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a track record of operational transformation in complex, multi-site organisations. You will bring strategic vision, systems-level problem-solving skills, and a collaborative leadership style that builds trust and organisational capability.
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven, high-performing trust and make a significant contribution to the life chances of thousands of young people.
About Star Academies
is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub,. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.