ARK SCHOOLS
Senior Strategy Manager
Reports to: Director of Strategy
Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office
Contract: Permanent (would consider a fixed term contract/secondment for 6 to 12 months)
Pattern: Full time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm with flexitime options; part 0.8 FTE will be considered)
Closing date: 28/10/2024 at 10am
1 st round interviews: w/c 04/11/2024
2 nd round interviews: w/c 18/11/2024
Full Time Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)
About the role:
We are looking for two Senior Strategy Managers to join Ark’s recently formed Strategy team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in strategy development and strategic planning who are eager to contribute to a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to addressing educational inequality. The team is currently working on a new long-term vision and strategy and a 3-year strategic plan for Ark Schools, and the Senior Strategy Managers will play a critical role in this exciting and impactful work.
We are looking to make permanent appointments. We would also consider a 6-to-12-month secondment, e.g. for someone working in strategy consulting or an equivalent role.
The purpose of the roles is to lead high-profile strategic projects that support the development and implementation of Ark’s strategy and plans, with one role focused on education strategy and the other on operations and growth. Potential areas of work include developing strategies to improve pupil outcomes (e.g. looking at areas such as curriculum, pathways and inclusion), financial sustainability and operational effectiveness, and future growth initiatives. The Senior Strategy Managers will also play a key role in engaging colleagues and stakeholders (e.g. through meetings and focus groups) as we develop the new strategy, and in the design and implementation of operational planning, reporting and change to embed the strategy.
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About Ark
We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 30,000 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.
You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20 th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Benefits
How to Apply:
Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Monday 28 th October 2024 at 10am but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
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Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link .
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.