Location
Lift Unity City, Middlesbrough (please note the role will require regular travel to Hull, Barnsley and Sheffield offices)

Hybrid working
3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home

Hours
37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Salary
£29,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract
Permanent

About the Role
At Lift Schools, our mission is simple yet ambitious: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. To achieve this, we need colleagues who are highly organised, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.

We are seeking a Regional Officer based in our regional office, to play a pivotal role in supporting our Regional Education Director (RED) and across our regional schools. The North region consists of 15 schools (12 primary and 3 secondary), making it the largest region within Lift Schools. This role offers a diverse and fast-paced workflow, acting as the 'glue' across the region to ensure effective communication, strong governance, and smooth administration, helping to create a culture of collaboration and excellence.

As a Regional Officer, you will:
- Provide high-quality administrative and governance support to the RED.
- Support the smooth running of the regional office, ensuring it is an effective and professional hub.
- Enable effective local governance by working closely with Academy Councils, helping elevate the voices of parents, carers, colleagues, and communities.
- Organise and clerk review panels for suspensions, exclusions and complaints (once trained).
- Play an active part in regional operations, safeguarding monitoring, and compliance with trust-wide policies.
- Represent Lift Schools with professionalism and integrity, ensuring all colleagues, visitors, and partners experience our values in action.

This role is central to ensuring that school leaders, Academy Councils, and central teams work in partnership, so that every school in the region is supported to thrive.

Who is Lift Schools?
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools united by one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We empower our team to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership and a culture that values exceptional effort.

We offer you
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September/October 2025.

Closing date
12th September

Experience
- Experience in a similar or transferable role demonstrating strong administrative and communication skills.
- Experience of arranging and clerking meetings or conferences.

About you
- Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Highly organised, able to work at scale, prioritise workloads and support others.
- Calm, professional, and able to listen and assess information with care.
- Strong team player, flexible and reliable, with a keen eye for detail.
- Professional foresight with the ability to think and plan ahead.
- Absolute discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- A UK driving licence (travel across the schools within the region and central offices will be essential; a hire car is provided as needed).

Qualifications
- Desirable: Level 3 qualifications or above (A levels or equivalent).
- Governance training.
- Recognised secretarial/administration qualifications.
- Health & Safety training (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshal).
- IT literacy with Google Workspace.