Head of Business Development & Growth at Waterton Academy Trust

25 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WAT/97639

Location

Walton Primary Academy The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£42,839.00 Annually (FTE)
G10 (Scalepoint 32- 35)

Closing Date

10:00am, 20th Mar 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

1st April 2026

Interview Date(s) 1st April 2026

About this Role

The Head of Business Development and Growth will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s growth strategy. This includes driving recruitment and engagement activity to increase pupil numbers and expand apprenticeship participation across the Trust and with partner organisations. The postholder will use data, market intelligence and performance insight to inform recruitment strategy, school place planning and strategic growth decisions.

The role will also lead on developing and delivering marketing and communications that promote the Trust’s work, achievements and brand to internal and external stakeholders. Alongside this, the postholder will identify and develop income-generation opportunities and strategic partnerships that support the Trust’s growth and school improvement priorities.

This role combines strategic thinking with operational delivery and requires proactive engagement with schools, multi-academy trusts and external partners to grow both recruitment and delivery opportunities.

As the Trust continues to grow, there is scope for this role to evolve in scale and strategic influence. We are seeking an individual who is excited by the opportunity to shape that journey with us and to contribute meaningfully to the Trust’s long-term sustainability and impact.