Transformation Projects Lead

Join the Nexus team as a Transformation Projects Lead

Position: Transformation Projects Lead

Hours and Salary: 37 hours per week NJC 36 to 39 (£47,181- £50,269 FTE)

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

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing date: 3^rd November 2025

Shortlisting date: 4^th November 2025

Interview date: 10^th November 2025

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are now seeking to appoint a talented and capable project professional to lead a portfolio of projects across the trust.

We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:

Lead and manage a portfolio of projects
Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with Nexus vision and values, integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies

The vision for Nexus MAT is that we are “Learning together, to be the best we can be”, and the leadership style of the successful candidate will be a key determining factor in the selection process.

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

To apply

For an application form please contact hr@nexusmat.org

Completed applications to be sent to hr@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kerry Veall kveall@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our website www.nexusmat.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people 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 young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. 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.