Interim Trust Operations Consultant

Description:

Interim Trust Operations Consultant
Immediately - August 2027
Central England
Hybrid working (regular travel across sites but occassional home working)
Day rate, outside IR35

A growing and ambitious group of schools is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Consultant to provide senior leadership support across a portfolio of strategic operational projects through to August 2027. This is a hybrid position with travel across multiple sites and central offices as required.

The Opportunity

This role will provide dedicated leadership capacity to oversee the delivery of key transformation and operational initiatives. The successful candidate will act as the programme lead across a range of complex projects, ensuring delivery remains on track, risks are managed effectively, stakeholders remain engaged, and strategic objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead major ICT, estates and operational transformation projects.

Drive digital transformation, cyber security initiatives and business continuity planning.

Support organisation-wide strategic decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Leadership

Provide oversight of estates, health & safety and ICT functions.

Lead the implementation of digital and cyber security programmes in line with sector standards.

Oversee significant estates and capital projects.

Support and develop operational leadership teams across multiple locations

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Support the implementation and review of policies, procedures and best practice frameworks.

People Leadership

Provide leadership and line management to senior operational leaders.

Build capability across teams and support organisational change initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

Significant experience leading estates, ICT, operations or transformation functions.

Proven programme and project management expertise.

Experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex, multi-site organisation.

A track record of delivering organisational change and transformation.

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building capabilities.

Experience within education, public sector, not-for-profit or similarly regulated environments is required.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch with Abbey Miller from Panoramic Associates or click apply