School Organisation Strategy Manager

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Hackney Council is recognised as one of the UK’s highest-performing local authorities, serving a vibrant and dynamic community in one of London’s most desirable locations. Over the past twenty years, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition.

Hackney Education is committed to being the UK’s most forward-looking education system. We aim to enhance the life chances of every learner by creating an inspiring environment that guarantees inclusion and success for everyone. We are leading the way in our fight for equity, with a specific focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. As we rank among the 10% most deprived areas in England, our key priority is providing strong support for underserved families and communities.

The School Organisation and Place Planning Team is crucial to Hackney's overarching education strategy. This strategy aims to provide high-quality education for every child by developing an agile and sustainable school system. This system will build on existing collaborative models while addressing challenges such as fluctuating pupil numbers, limited resources, and the growing needs of children requiring significant support.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about educational excellence and organisational efficiency? Do you have a proven track record in planning, consultation, and delivering large-scale strategic change within a complex public sector environment, ideally in education?

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced School Organisation Strategy Manager to lead the development and implementation of our long-term vision for school provision. The School Organisation Strategy Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of school places, ensuring there are enough high-quality sustainable school places. This involves supporting the work that leads to proposals on school organisation changes and working with stakeholders to implement decisions.