Head of Place, Partnerships and Enterprise

The Mead Educational Trust

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Help shape communities. Create opportunity. Build a sustainable future. At The Mead Educational Trust, we believe schools are more than places of learning – they are at the heart of their communities. We're looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and values-driven leader to help deliver the Community and Growth priorities of our Mead2030 Strategy. This is a unique opportunity to shape how our schools become thriving community hubs whilst unlocking new partnerships, investment and sustainable income that will improve the lives of children, young people and families. As our Head of Place, Partnerships and Enterprise, you'll identify and develop strategic partnerships, secure external investment and funding, maximise the potential of our Trust assets and create innovative opportunities that deliver educational, social and commercial value. Working across The Mead Educational Trust and The Mead Foundation, you'll play a key role in creating lasting impact across the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Thinks strategically and sees opportunities others don't.
• Has a strong track record of developing partnerships and securing funding or investment.
• Brings commercial awareness alongside a passion for educational and community impact.
• Can influence, inspire and build relationships across public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Shares our ambition to improve life chances for every child and every community.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships
• Secure external investment and funding
• Maximise the potential of our Trust assets
• Create innovative opportunities that deliver educational, social and commercial value

Benefits

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed