[Hiring] Head of Place, Partnerships and Enterprise @The Mead Educational Trust

Role Description

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
• Create innovative opportunities that deliver educational, social and commercial value
• Play a key role in creating lasting impact across the communities we serve

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help redefine how an educational trust creates social value, strengthens communities and secures a sustainable future

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

Company Description

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children
• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.