School Organisation and Place Planning Manager

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

Job Description - School Organisation and Place Planning Manager

6 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

The School Organisation and Place Planning Manager is a pivotal role within the local authority, tasked with leading the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of school place sufficiency. This position ensures the availability of high-quality school places to meet both current and future demands, while aligning with statutory requirements, demographic growth, and educational priorities. The manager will oversee various school organisation projects, including expansions, new developments, amalgamations, closures, and capacity changes, ensuring that the educational infrastructure supports the community's needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of school place planning strategies to ensure adequate educational provision.

Analyse demographic, population, housing, and pupil forecast data to determine school place requirements.

Develop and maintain models for school capacity and pupil projections to guide decision-making.

Contribute to long-term education and capital planning strategies.

Manage school organisation projects, including expansions, new developments, and capacity changes.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience in school place planning, education strategy, local authority planning, or a related field.
- Experience managing complex projects and programmes within education, public sector, or local government environments.

Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree-level qualification in Education, Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Business Management, Data Analysis, or a related discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to strategic planning, education, or project management.

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Location: 160 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 1BJ, United Kingdom.

Work pattern: 1â2 office days, 3â4 remote; flexible depending on circumstances.

Bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 24th July 2026, apply ASAP.

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6 months contract Role with a local authority

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