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Chief Operating Officer

The Laurus Trust · Cheadle

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About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre, visible and ambitious leader to drive strategic and operational excellence across a high‑performing Trust and its 13 schools.

Working closely with the Executive team and Trust Board, the COO will play a central role in shaping the Trust’s next phase of development while ensuring robust, efficient and compliant operations. The role oversees communications, estates, operations, compliance and commercial activity, leading a diverse and talented workforce. For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

Proposed Interview date: 12th June. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

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Location Cheadle
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