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London Borough of Harrow is seeking a School Organisation Manager to lead the development and delivery of school organisation strategies, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to education provision. This is a highly visible role that works closely with Headteachers, Governing Bodies, Senior Officers and other key stakeholders across Harrow’s schools, representing the Local Authority on a range of strategic and operational matters.

The successful candidate will take the lead on school organisation planning and work collaboratively across Council departments to build strong partnerships that inform and support the schools’ capital programme. The role also involves liaising with neighbouring Local Authorities to coordinate and agree school term dates, overseeing their publication, and providing regular briefings and updates to the Head of Service. In addition, you will support communications and reporting for Members and Chief Officers, ensuring they are kept informed of key developments, decisions and statutory requirements affecting school organisation across the borough.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of government policies and priorities in relation to school organisation and admissions.
• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and the ability to be solution focused.
• Ability to undertake visits to schools and other sites as and when required.
• Ability to attend evening meetings.
• Experience of liaising with schools, parents and officers and other stakeholder effectively to achieve positive outcomes.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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