Project Management Officer
Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
LPT Grade 7 £34,970 - £37,274 per annum FTE
Applications will be considered for full-time or part-time working. The post holder will be required to work at least 30 hours per week over a minimum of 4 days over 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 additional non- term time week). You will need to have the flexibility to occasionally adjust your working pattern according to the needs of the trust. Please denote your preference within your application.
ABOUT LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Learning Partners is a growing and thriving multi-academy trust, working with 17 schools across Surrey and set to expand to 28 schools. The trust provides a wider range of services to support schools; the operational support services are led by a team consisting of the Heads of our key departments – HR, Finance, Governance, Estates and IT.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Officer to join our Central Team on a one-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, starting in September 2026.
This role will play a key part in delivering strategic Trust projects, including school conversions, transfers, and wider growth initiatives. Working closely with the COO and senior stakeholders, you will take a proactive role in coordinating, monitoring and driving project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project management or coordination experience looking to further develop their skills in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
The role is based at our central offices in Guildford, with occasional travel to Trust schools
You will:
- Lead the facilitation and preparation of Conversion & Transfer package options for schools joining the Trust
- Track and lead on project stages to oversee adherence to project plans, timelines and deliverables and provide ongoing updates to the team
- Lead project engagement and provide timely updates and feedback
- Act as primary point of contact for project-related queries
- Be responsive and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, working with internal and external stakeholders to agree appropriate actions.
- Be responsible for project tracking by maintaining project performance data and producing regular internal and external project reports and insights
- Lead and support procurement projects, ensuring effective planning, value for money, and compliance with trust and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and practices
JOB REQUIREMENTS
You will have
- Experience in project management, coordination or a similar role
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to work with a variety of managers and key stakeholders in an effective manner
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise conflicting workload priorities
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to reach all project stakeholders
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We can offer you:
- Training and development – opportunities to take part in in-house training events.
- Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities.
- Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day.
- Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary.
- Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms, cycle to work scheme
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.
Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMPeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Sally Busby, Head of Projects and Operational Strategy sbusby@ learningpartners.org
Closing date: Wednesday 8th July at 9am
Important information
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
- Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
Learning Partners Academy Trust 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
