{"id":5463,"date":"2026-07-06T15:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/?post_type=ir_vacancies&#038;p=5463"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:33:44","slug":"executive-director-of-trust-services","status":"publish","type":"ir_vacancies","link":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/vacancies\/executive-director-of-trust-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Director of Trust Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a newly created Executive Director role with a clear purpose: to build Trust Services that are as strong, trusted and forward-thinking as Northern Lights\u2019 educational offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member of the executive team, you will lead the strategic development of Trust Services across HR, IT, estates, health &amp; safety, risk management and business transformation. Working closely with the CEO, CFO, executive colleagues and school leaders, you will develop a clear roadmap for operational excellence, ensuring our services are proactive, consistent and focused on what schools need most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an opportunity to shape the future of Trust Services rather than simply maintain existing services. Whilst you\u2019ll oversee day-to-day operational performance, your focus will be on strengthening systems, developing people, improving digital capability and ensuring schools see Trust Services as valued partners in their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll help create the operational capacity that enables the Trust to grow sustainably, while giving the CEO greater freedom to focus on leading the organisation externally and delivering its long-term vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are looking for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for an experienced and thoughtful leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to turn ideas into action. You may bring experience from education or another complex, purpose-driven organisation such as the NHS, local government, housing, social care or the charity sector. What matters most is your ability to lead high-performing services that enable others to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You will bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A track record of leading multiple operational services within a complex organisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience of driving organisational change, service improvement or business transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to lead through influence, developing high-performing teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience) in an operational or corporate service discipline, with the credibility to lead specialist teams across multiple functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong commercial awareness, with a focus on value for money, strategic planning and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The credibility to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, Trustees and stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and clear strategic advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, you will share our values. You\u2019ll be collaborative, authentic and pragmatic, with the humility to listen, the confidence to challenge and a genuine commitment to supporting schools, communities and the children they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow the below link for more information and how to apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peridotpartners.co.uk\/jobs\/executive-director-of-trust-services-northern-lights-learning-trust\/\">Executive Director of Trust Services | NLLT<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","school":[16],"class_list":["post-5463","ir_vacancies","type-ir_vacancies","status-publish","hentry","school-central-offices"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ir_vacancies\/5463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ir_vacancies"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ir_vacancies"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"school","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernlights.education\/nllt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/school?post=5463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}