Commercial Partnerships Lead

Join the Nexus team as a Commercial Partnerships Lead

Position: Commercial Partnerships Lead

Hours and Salary: NJC Points 36 to 39 (Band K) - £45,718 - £48,710 gross per annum

School and Location: Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield S9 1EA

Contract type: Full-Time 37 hours, 52 Weeks, Permanent

Closing date: Sunday, 25 May 2025

Shortlisting date: Monday, 26 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday, 05 June 2025

We are looking to enhance our Business Transformation team further by recruiting a Commercial Partnership Lead to support our Executive Director for Business Transformation working across our Multi Academy Trust with Headteachers and our amazing schools’ workforce in realising the Trust vision of being ‘the best we can be’.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day-to-day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Our Opportunity

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director for Business Transformation, the successful candidate will drive large-scale commercial change and business development programmes across the Nexus Multi Academy Trust Group and its partnerships.

This role will ensure the Trust’s commercial activities - including procurement, contract and supplier management - are aligned with and delivering the Trust’s strategic objectives. Through a transformational approach, the post holder will optimise our commercial power, enhance supplier partnerships, and deliver value for money while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lana Stoyles, Executive Director - Business Transformation on 01709 257277.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Please ensure that completed application forms are submitted to HR-enquiries@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.