Operational Excellence Lead EDV/2026/DCMT/10345

Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust

Date: 1 week ago

City: Bedworth, England

Contract type: Full time

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DCMT/10345

Location

St James Cofe Academy Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9PF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£42,791.00 - £53,452.00 Annually (FTE)

Central Pay Group 3

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

52.143

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 5th Nov, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 9/11/2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing 9/11/2026

About This Role

This role provides vital additional leadership capacity within the Operations & Compliance function, ensuring that our systems, processes and expectations are consistently understood, implemented and embedded across the Trust.

Working closely with the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Operational Excellence Lead will play a key role in translating Trust-wide operational standards into effective day‑to‑day practice, supporting academies to meet statutory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in compliance, health and safety, procurement oversight, policy implementation and operational assurance. The postholder will act as a trusted partner to Headteachers, Academy Business Partners and central teams, offering guidance, challenge and practical support while appreciating the varied demands of busy school environments.

This role will support the leadership of core operational areas and ensure processes are efficient, consistent and responsive to the needs of our academies, contributing to the development of a strong operational culture and the effective use of Trust systems and tools.

The successful applicant will be an organised, credible and proactive operational leader, able to build strong relationships, coordinate cross‑Trust activity and support the delivery of improvement projects. They will bring a solution‑focused mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated by school improvement, committed to high standards, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to the Trust’s operational strength and future growth.

In Return We Can Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the post
Hybrid working with a combination of remote (UK) and on-site working to suit the demands of the role
Eligibility to join the LGPS Pension Scheme
A supportive network of professional colleagues
A strong culture of professional development, including access to apprenticeship levy development
The opportunity to be part of an aspirational organization and contribute to its development and growth
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Benefits Scheme

Applications

Thank you for your interest in this post. Interested candidates are welcome to speak to us for more information about this fantastic opportunity. Please contact Deb Bacon, our Head of Operations and Compliance, directly on [email protected] for an informal discussion about the post.

Please note the closing date for applications is 9am, 5 th November 2026. Please apply through My New Term’s online application process.

We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 9 th November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.