Job Description

Salary

Strategic Lead - 70,000 pa

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Leadership

Location

Retford Education Centre
Old Hall Drive
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7EA

Job category

Leadership

Date posted

17/06/2025

Job reference

R05150

Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 21 July 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

Who we are looking for

Can you lead the strategic development and operational management across 16 academies comprising of secondary, special and primary academies?

Do you want to play a key role in our business leadership team establish a culture of operational excellence and shaping the learning environments of thousands of students across our academies?

Are you a qualified Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or have equivalent qualifications / experience?

Have you got a background in estates leadership, capital project delivery, and facilities management?

Who we are

We are a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

Something extra

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

You will benefit from:


Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% Annual Leave of 35 days + 8 bank holidays Support for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Access to an Employee Assistance Programme GP helpline Health and wellbeing advice and support Eyecare vouchers Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc) Childcare - breakfast and after school provision Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

An initial conversation and visit are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Gary Corban, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Finance Officer gcorban@diverse-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.



Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.