St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust is recruiting: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) Contract Length: Permanent Salary Range: Highly competitive + benefits Location: Flexible. The nature of work will largely involve the postholder carrying out work at different schools within the Trust. There is also a Head office at Shirley Court, Croydon,CR9 5AS. Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Central Services team at St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, as our Chief Operating Officer. We currently have four secondary schools and twelve primary schools. We are a growing Trust and are supported by the Archdiocese of Southwark to grow to thirty-five schools over the next three to five years. The Chief Operating Officer will play a crucial role in the strategic leadership of Trust-wide estates and site development and management, IT services and technology, facilities and operations, health and safety and the growth strategy of our Trust. We are seeking an individual who possesses not only exceptional knowledge of these areas and acumen but also a passion for fostering a positive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive. Our Catholic ethos and mission is at the heart of everything we do and we expect candidates to share and embrace those values. The ideal candidate will: Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Executive Leadership Team. Be able to communicate complex estate ..... full job details .....