Chief Operating Officer - Education Trust (Strategic Ops), Stockport

Laurus Trust
Woods Ln,
Cheadle Hulme,
Cheadle SK8 7JY

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer at Laurus Trust HQ
Salary: £90,000
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 8th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 1st September 2026

About Us
This is an exceptional opportunity for a high‑calibre, visible and ambitious leader to drive strategic and operational excellence across a high‑performing Trust and its 13 schools.

Working closely with the Executive team and Trust Board, the COO will play a central role in shaping the Trust’s next phase of development while ensuring robust, efficient and compliant operations. The role oversees communications, estates, operations, compliance and commercial activity, leading a diverse and talented workforce.

To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, we encourage supporters to consult our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include part‑time roles, term‑time working, Job‑sharing and compressed hours.

Applying to the Laurus Trust
If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the passion and commitment to join us at an exciting time of continuous progression and growth, then we would like to hear from you.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Laurus Trust directly.