Chief Operations Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Chief Operations Officer
- Contract: Permanent, Full Year
- Hours: Full-Time
- Salary: Negotiable, indicative £70k per annum
- For all the details of our Trust, click here
- Eligible for the RKLT Friends and Family Referral Scheme
Why choose a career with Red Kite Learning Trust? Click here to find out.
We are delighted to present this rare opportunity to join our Core Team in this key role as Chief Operations Officer. We are looking for someone to deliver strategic business leadership to Red Kite Learning Trust, leading and contributing to all areas of our Trust Strategic Development Plan. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we enter into a new period of growth for our Trust, where you will be instrumental in managing change and able to apply your strategic thinking and business acumen skills. Working closely with our CEO and other members of the Core team, this is a great opportunity to lead and shape the future of our Trust.
Choose this opportunity if you are:
- ANALYTICAL by nature with proven skills and experience in analysing data, developing strategic plans, setting targets and monitoring/evaluating progress to lead development, improvement and compliance
- RESOURCEFUL and creative, able to solve problems using critical thinking, make strategic decisions with confidence and influence senior people
- SKILLED in project and change management with experience in managing significant budgets
- DRIVEN to work in a values focussed organisation where respect, integrity and collaboration is at the centre of everything we do
- A LEADER, naturally skilled in the management of people and able to co-ordinate teams through an effective and collaborative approach.
For an introduction to the other members of our Core Team click here
We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including excellent pension scheme (just ask for details!), £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.
Due to our commitment to Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply for this role, please complete our online application for here: www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies
Final closing date is Monday 5th June at 12 noon, however, applications will be considered as they are received so we encourage you to complete your full application as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chief Operations Officer roles across Red Kite Learning Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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