Rugby School, Chief Operating Officer

Founded in 1567, Rugby School is one of the UK’s oldest and most famous co-
educational boarding schools. Located in the centre of the market town of Rugby in
Warwickshire, the school provides an exceptional educational environment for
some 860 students aged 13 to 18. Rugby School is a complex and historic
organisation which is fast becoming a leading global educator with a growing
family of schools overseas, partnerships delivering online learning and a recent
merger with a leading prep school, Bilton Grange, which is situated 3.5 miles away
on its own 90-acre site.

The COO will be joining an ambitious and highly successful organisation as it sets
out on the next stage of its development. With responsibility for finance, estates,
IT, HR, domestic operations and commercial enterprises, candidates will be able to
demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership, strategic planning and
operational delivery within large complex environments.

Reporting to the Head Master, the COO will lead a diverse support team of 550
staff and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, will seek out and
drive forward opportunities to broaden Rugby’s horizons and extend its reach.
They will be a dynamic and collaborative senior leader, a strategic thinker with
strong financial and commercial acumen and the ability to empower and develop
others to ensure the continued success of Rugby School. An excellent
communicator, the COO will strive for excellence and operate at pace.

Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are
encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and
public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will, however, demonstrate
empathy with independent education and commitment to Rugby’s philosophy of
education.

A highly attractive remuneration package, including accommodation and fee
remission, will be available for the successful candidate.