Project Officer – School Strategy including Digital and Data

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will play a key role in the school’s ten-year strategy, helping to manage the overall strategic programme so that all initiatives are carefully coordinated and interdependencies appropriately managed. You will additionally work on specific projects associated with our pupil and staff strategies as well as, significantly, on our plans in the digital and data arena.

You will have proven experience in project management, preferably in the digital and data management field.  You will be able to demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.  You will have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Ideally you will have some knowledge of the main issues in education.

This is a permanent, full time, year round position, though some flexibility may be available on working hours and/or working weeks per year for the right candidate. Some limited remote working is possible but this role is based at the school just outside Horsham, West Sussex. FTE salary c. £45,000-£50,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include 31 days’ leave (includes all public holidays), a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking, use of the Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch during term-time and discounted membership of the on-site Sports Centre.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information and to apply please go to: https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/vacancies/project-office-strategy-digital-data/

Applications should be received by 9:00am on Friday 8th September 2023 although applications will be reviewed as they are received so early application is advisable.  Interviews will take place w/c 11th September 2023.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).  More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.