Head of Programmes and Projects
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Not recorded, BB1 2HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dfb1c841-87e1-4a17-a63c-aac381300efe |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we’re looking for
As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced programme and project manager with a proven ability to identify and deliver change using project management techniques and methodology. You will have experience working in a PMO, leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives and driving change and improvement. You will be an inclusive and collaborative team leader, with a keen interest in developing both your team and organisational capacity and capability.
This is a role that will require you to travel anywhere within the UK where new school projects emerge, therefore willingness to travel is essential.
What you will get:
• The opportunity to lead transformative programmes and projects that will significantly enhance the life chances of young people.
• The prospect of working alongside exemplary leaders to deliver impactful projects.
• Excellent CPD and training opportunities through our Star Talent Academy.
• A generous package of rewards, including competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans.
What the school offers its staff
About Star Central
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Who we’re looking for
As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced programme and project manager with a proven ability to identify and deliver change using project management techniques and methodology. You will have experience working in a PMO, leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives and driving change and improvement. You will be an inclusive and collaborative team leader, with a keen interest in developing both your team and organisational capacity and capability.
This is a role that will require you to travel anywhere within the UK where new school projects emerge, therefore willingness to travel is essential.
What you will get:
• The opportunity to lead transformative programmes and projects that will significantly enhance the life chances of young people.
• The prospect of working alongside exemplary leaders to deliver impactful projects.
• Excellent CPD and training opportunities through our Star Talent Academy.
• A generous package of rewards, including competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans.
What the school offers its staff
About Star Central
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.