Chief Operating Officer

Role Description To act as a trusted strategic executive advisor, leading robust strategic finance, risk management, HR, Assets and commercial operational infrastructure. To drive the business function of the School by working with the Head, Directors and the executive team, shaping and implementing the next phase of its strategic development in ensuring its continued operational and financial success. This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspiring and ambitious senior leader to drive the business function of Wolverhampton Grammar School, building upon what is already excellent at this thriving and highly successful school. Working with the Head, Directors, and executive team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will act as the school’s commercial adviser, shaping and implementing the next phase of its strategic development in ensuring its continued operational and financial success. We are seeking a COO who will act as a trusted strategic executive advisor, leading robust strategic finance, risk management, HR, Assets and commercial operational infrastructure, while remaining hands on and pragmatic. This is a highly visible, onsite role requiring discretion, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively, always placing the best interests of the students at the heart of decision making. Prior experience within the education sector is not a prerequisite. Candidates will have a proven track record of executive leadership, commercial success and financial control balancing the needs and challenges of a large complex. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a diverse range of professional backgrounds who can demonstrate strong commercial and operational expertise and a successful record of leading teams through a collaborative and enabling approach. Candidates will show a genuine understanding of independent education, a willingness to embrace fully the distinctive opportunities of working at Wolverhampton Grammar School, and a clear re