At Octavia House Schools, we have a passionate team delivering high quality trauma-centred therapeutic education, supporting and building relationships with pupils who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Octavia House Schools have been leading the way in therapeutic education since 2012. Recent Independent School Inspectorate's routine and material change inspections of our London and Essex schools were successful and highlighted a rare significant strength. This is in addition to our previous Outstanding Ofsted reports which demonstrate the strength of our provision across all sites and the success of our specialist therapeutic approach.
As our organisation continues to grow, we are looking for an organised and proactive Project & Leadership Team Coordinator to join our Head Office team from September 2026 (or sooner!). This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our Leadership Team, helping to coordinate strategic projects, new school openings and organisation-wide initiatives that directly contribute to the continued growth of Octavia House Schools.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide high-level administrative, operational and project management support to the Leadership Team, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and projects remain on track. You will analyse business information, monitor progress, identify risks and support informed decision-making across a wide range of strategic initiatives. You'll combine exceptional organisational skills with project coordination, analytical thinking and executive support to help drive operational excellence across our growing schools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the OHS Leadership Team.
- Coordinate Leadership Team meetings, preparing agendas, presentations, reports and briefing papers.
- Attend meetings, record key decisions and actions, and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
- Lead and coordinate strategic and operational projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
- Develop and maintain project plans, monitor risks and provide regular project updates to senior leaders.
- Analyse business data and prepare reports that support strategic planning and organisational decision-making.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects, communications and organisational initiatives.
- Support annual planning, budgeting and business improvement activities.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, governance records and reporting systems.
- Act as the first point of contact for Head Office visitors, supporting a professional, welcoming and efficient working environment.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS
- An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
- Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
- High quality professional development, career progression opportunities and financial support toward relevant qualifications.
Early applications are encouraged. We welcome candidates who are available to start in September 2026, or even sooner!
To view our full job description please visit our website at https://www.ohs.uk/workatOHS/
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
