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The Chief Operating Officer is the Trust’s key executive leader for all operational domains (People; Estates & Capital; Digital & Technology; Governance & Compliance; Commercial & Business Services). Working with, and deputising for, the CEO, they will ensure that the Trust operates consistently as a data-informed, single organisation; ensuring we are structured, equipped, and ready to deliver on our educational priorities and growth ambitions. With regard to leading operations; the role is about engineering the conditions for excellence, building a scalable operating model for a Trust with aspirations to grow, and ensuring that every aspect of ESF’s infrastructure, systems and resources strengthens teaching, learning, inclusion, and impact. You will lead transformation of Trust’s operational architecture, across multiple disciplines to facilitate an agile organization; working closely with executive stakeholders, their direct reports and Trustees to ensure that operational systems and resources (people, data, estates, and digital tools) are aligned to our mission and deliver maximum value for learners, staff, and communities. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operational Leadership • Lead and execute a Trust-wide operational strategy aligned to educational priorities, • Translate vision into measurable objectives and aligned operational delivery, • Shape a long-term scalable operating model, • Provide expert, data-driven, evidence-informed advice to CEO and Trustees, • Deputise for the CEO when required, including external representation 2. Financial Stewardship • Support the CFO in ensuring strong internal controls, audit and risk frameworks enabling the prompt resolution of audit actions, • Deliver value for money and long-term financial resilience within the operational context, • Support Trustees and Audit & Risk Committee with high-quality reporting, • Working with the CFO, support the CEO in their oversight of financial planning, forecasting and sustainability compliance with DfE requirements and the Academy Trust Handbook 3. Building an Operating Model for Scale • Embed service standards and performance frameworks across operational domains, • Enable delivery of data dashboards and real-time performance insight and decision making, • Drive digital-first, automated and collaborative systems, • Enable the development of systems that eliminate duplication and improve cost-to-serve, • Align central and site-based operational functions 4. People, Culture & Workforce • Enable delivery of the Trust’s People Strategy, • Create an environment where leadership capability and succession pipelines are facilitated and enabled, • Strengthen workforce planning and staff wellbeing through the leadership of their team, • Embed a high-performance, high-trust culture 5. Digital, Data & Technology • Enable digital transformation of the Trust and across all areas, including AI deployment, to meet organisational priorities and aligned with national strategy., • Drive a strategy where cloud-first and automated systems are effective and seen as routine solutions, • Lead and embed a culture that develops a cyber-threat awareness and strengthens resilience, • Ensure appropriate digital tools are selected, procured, implemented and evaluated so that teaching, leadership and governance are facilitated and improved 6. Estates, Infrastructure & Capital • Lead long-term estates and capital strategy, • Ensure compliance, maintenance, sustainability and innovation, • Lead the delivery of capital projects on time and on budget Secure external funding (including, but not limited to, SCA.), • Ensure full statutory compliance across all sites 7. Corporate Services & Governance • Ensure high-quality central administrative and analytics services, • Provide Trustees with assurance, transparency and oversight, • Maintain effective systems to record and document governance decision making and responsibilities, • Ensure compliance with charity law, company law and data protection 8. Growth, Integration & Change • Lead due diligence for prospective schools, • Lead the development of integration success measures on adoption of new schools, supporting their assimilation through effective deployment of operational resources, • Deliver transformational change programmes, • Ensure infrastructure is capable of supporting a growth trajectory

Senior/Principal Planning Officer. Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy. Waterman Aspen welcomes planning professionals, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest dev

Level One Planning Officer - Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: £31,537 - £33,699Hours per week: 37 hoursInterview date: Thursday 26 March 2026 - Friday 27 March 2026 Planning - Shaping the Future of WiltshireOur Development Management Service helps deliver sustainable, well‑design

Planning Policy Officer – Interim Role – Fully Remote. Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority who are looking to appoint an interim Planning Policy Officer to support their Local Plan at Regulation 19 stage.

Senior Planning Policy Officer. My local authority client in Yorkshire is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Specialist to operate at Senior or Principal. The Post will require relevant experience in the planning field, preferably local plan related including policy development, i

Senior enforcement officers typically manage complex cases, prepare evidence for appeals or prosecutions, and ensure enforcement actions comply with planning legislation and local policy. Senior Planning Enforcement Officer. Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.

If you’re a Planning Officer looking for your next contract and want to know more about this exciting opportunity.

My client in the Surrey area are in need of a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary basis to help with a caseload of Major Applications, please see the below details and responsibilities.

Working collaboratively with officers, consultants and stakeholders to keep policy workstreams moving forward. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Happy to look at Senior Officer level.

Experience handling planning cases appropriate to your level. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. Senior/Principal Development Management Officer.

Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?.

Senior Planning Officers typically manage a range of planning applications, provide advice to applicants and stakeholders, and prepare reports and recommendations for planning decisions or committee consideration. Senior Planning Officer (Development Management). Liaise with internal teams, statutor

Senior or Principal DM Planning Officer. The council is looking for 6 moth coverage, to assist in dealing with a range of planning applications which could include applications for 100-200 units (although not vital). Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion on this role

Senior Conservation Officer (Housing Benefits and Planning)Location: Council Offices, Coalville (with district-wide site visits)Hours: 3 days per week (flexible and negotiable)Site Visits: Ideally weekly (minimum fortnightly)Travel: Candidates should ideally live within one hour of CoalvilleJob Purp

Role: Senior Planning OfficerLocation: London Borough of Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NTPayrate: £36-£39 per hour (Umbrella)The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pl

Planning Officer based in North Wales -In return you will get an excellent salary, pension of 10%, healthcare, company car allowance or electric car, 26 days holiday, 10% bonus and professional development. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Planning professional to support and lead the del

DM Planning Officer - Householder Applications. A Qualified Town Planner with experience within a Local Authority DM Planning Team. Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:.

As a Planning Officer at a level 1, you will handle a range of planning applications, mainly household proposals, while gaining experience on broader projects alongside senior colleagues. Planning - Shaping the Future of WiltshireOur Development Management Service helps deliver su

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Enforcement . The council is looking for an officer who can comfortably manage a complex caseload of enforcement cases, this will involve PACE interviews. Please call Jayden Papy on 02394314912 for a confidential discussion on this role, or ema

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Senior Enforcement Officer to join its Planning Enforcement Department.

Investigating alleged breaches of planning control. Significant experience in planning enforcement within a local authority setting. Jake or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:.

The role includes managing a caseload of minor and major planning applications, mentoring junior officers, and presenting at committee meetings. A local council in the UK is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management Team.

A leading healthcare institution in Sutton is seeking an experienced Early Years Officer to support children's care and education.

You will be a keen planning professional with at least 5 years post qualification experience, have a passion for driving and embracing positive change and innovation in the planning sector. Senior Planning Officer - Development Management Team. As a Senior Officer you will primarily hold a caseload

A local government authority in Derbyshire is looking for a Landscape and Urban Design Officer to provide landscape and urban design expertise, particularly in planning contexts.

Principal Transport Planning Officer. If you are enthusiastic about using your transport planning expertise to develop strategic policy, guide major programmes and contribute to transformative change, we would love you to join our team and help steer Birmingham’s transport future. A rare and excit

This role focuses on annualised Officer planning, ensuring vessels are adequately staffed with qualified crew. A leading holiday company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Crew Planning Manager.

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Legal Officer to join their Legal Team in the beautiful Peak District National Park. In this role, you will assist with legal advice and representation on planning and environmental issues.

As an Assistant Planning Officer you will be responsible for handling a varied and challenging range and volume of planning and enforcement cases and for contributing to projects and change within the service. Candidates should either have a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)-accredited degree or

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our Transport Planning Service to take forward the development of transport policy and strategy, key programmes and projects in support of the development, management and delivery of the Birmingham Transport Pl

A governmental body in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Planning Officer to handle planning and enforcement cases as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

We are passionate about planning positively for Rutland’s sustainable development and are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our Development Management team at a pivotal time. Senior Planning Officer (Development Management). With major applications on the horizon and a renewed

To lead and supervise a team of planning and enforcement officers within the Development Management service, managing a diverse caseload of planning applications including major and strategic developments. The postholder will research, assess and report on the full range of planning applications and

A local government council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Section 106 Agreement Monitoring Officer.

A local council in Greater London is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to promote sustainable practices within planning processes.

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to promote sustainable development and contribute to their Net Zero Carbon ambitions. Responsibilities include embedding energy considerations in planning, providing technical support, and collabora

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tree Officer to manage the urban tree environment.

Finance and Planning Business Partnering Senior Officer. As a Senior Finance Officer, you will assist the delivery of a range of business partnering support to budget holders and service/programme delivery managers. Finance and Planning Business Partnering.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. The Senior Off

Finance and Planning Business Partnering Senior Officer. As a Senior Finance Officer, you will assist the delivery of a range of business partnering support to budget holders and service/programme delivery managers. Finance and Planning Business Partnering.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in relevant fields such as Architecture or Urban Planning, and should possess strong analytical and communication skills. A local authority in the UK seeks a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to help deliver Net Zero Carbon ambitions. This role involves

Apply by March 1st, 2026, for an exciting opportunity to contribute to planning in a vibrant community.

Senior Conservation Officer (Housing Benefits and Planning).

Full time 37 hours a week (Part time also considered).Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth.With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create.