JO TRUMP

A trusted thinking partner for leaders in education meeting the toughest challenges

With 25 years at the top of UK education, Jo Trump offers space to think, options to explore, decisions to stress-test, all with someone who has actually sat in your chair.

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Ex Principal, top performing Sixth Form College
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Former Trust CEO, NPQEL
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Previous Ofsted Inspector
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Executive Leadership Coach

Let's work together

Consultancy

Coaching

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Mentoring

Training

Who Jo works with

Heads & Senior Leaders

Are you leading schools, colleges, or trusts and are juggling too much with too little time?

CEOs in Public Service

Accountable for challenging outcomes in complex systems with constant demands?

Climate Leaders

Driving climate action and sustainability across your organisation or sector?

Do these challenges sound familiar?

No time to think

Reading, reflection, and strategy are squeezed out by the immediate.

Lonely decisions

High-stakes, high-profile seat, with few people you can be vulnerable with

From teaching to leading

Leaders and managers in education rarely get specific leadership training.

Reputation on the line

Schools and colleges are high profile, and everyone has a view.

How Jo can help

Consultancy

Consultancy projects typically provide clients with expert support to help their organisations plan, deliver, and improve. Clients receive clear recommendations, structured plans, and hands-on guidance to strengthen strategy, team effectiveness, and project outcomes.

Coaching

Coaching helps clients gain clarity, build confidence, and develop new ways of thinking. It creates space for them to explore challenges, strengthen leadership, and make meaningful progress. Clients leave with greater self-awareness, improved decision-making, and practical actions that drive lasting change.

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Mentoring

Mentoring supports clients with guidance and insight driven by Jo's real-world experience, helping them navigate challenges, develop skills, and grow professionally with a trusted sounding board. Clients gain direction, confidence, and practical strategies they can apply immediately.

Training

Training is co-created with the client to ensure it fits the bill. It is designed to build skills and confidence through structured, engaging learning. Clients gain practical tools they can use straight away to improve communication, leadership, teamwork, or project delivery.

About Jo

Jo is an experienced trust CEO and former principal. Her passion is for achieving excellence through people-focused leadership. She supports leaders to make a difference by partnering their thinking to secure lasting progress.

25+ years senior leadership
Lead the #1 sixth form nationally
7 years consulting
ILM L7 exec coach
Ofsted former inspector

NPQ Executive Leadership
Saïd Business School — Strategic Leadership
Chair, Maple Group
SFCA National Council

Flight Free School — Gold
Let’s Go Zero — case study
Labour Party Conference speaker
Book chapter: Inspiring Senior Leadership in FE

Working with Jo

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“The impact of Jo’s coaching sessions has been genuinely transformative for me. Through Jo’s approach, I moved away from a vague sense of wanting to develop my leadership skills and arrived at more specific and meaningful goals which also feel achievable. Along the way, Jo helped me successfully navigate several real work challenges. Jo is clearly an exceptional leader herself. I feel very grateful for the opportunity and would wholeheartedly recommend her.”

CLEO, CHARITY SECTOR LEADER

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CLEO, CHARITY SECTOR LEADER

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CLEO, CHARITY SECTOR LEADER

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Packges and pricing

Jo offers a range of flexible options for working together. More details are provided below. Please get in touch for more information or to discuss projects that are not included below.

Package 1

Six Month Executive Coaching Programme

A structured, supportive, and results-focused coaching journey for leaders who want clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress.

More details and pricing

Programme Purpose

This six-month coaching programme is designed to help leaders navigate challenges, accelerate their development, and create lasting behavioural change. Whether the focus is confidence, communication, strategic thinking, or team dynamics, the programme provides a structured space for reflection, growth, and action.

What’s Included in the £900 Six Month package

6 x 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions (monthly or bi-monthly)
A personalised development plan created in session one
Interim email support for accountability, reflection, and momentum
Tools, models, and frameworks tailored to your goals
Session summaries to capture insights and next steps

How the Programme Works

Session 1 — Clarity & Goal Setting

Define your goals, explore your leadership context, and create a clear development plan.

Sessions 2–5 — Deep-Dive Coaching

Work through challenges, build new habits, and apply practical tools to real-world situations.

Session 6 — Review & Future Planning

Reflect on progress, consolidate learning, and identify next-step actions for continued growth.

What you can expect

Clients typically experience

Greater clarity and confidence in decision-making
Improved communication and influence
Stronger leadership behaviours
Better resilience and emotional regulation
Increased self-awareness and strategic thinking
A clearer sense of direction and purpose

Package 2

Project Management and Consultancy

Flexible, high-impact consultancy designed to support strategic planning, project delivery, team effectiveness, and quality improvement.

More details and pricing

Purpose of the Offer

This consultancy offer provides expert support for organisations that want to move from ideas to implementation. It blends strategic planning, project management, and leadership insight to help teams deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

It is ideal for education settings (schools, MATs, colleges), charities, public-sector teams, and values-driven organisations — but equally effective for SMEs and mission-led businesses.

What You Can Book

Half-Day Consultancy £500

Perfect for focused, time-bound support such as:

Reviewing a strategic plan or project outline
Facilitating a team workshop or problem-solving session
Assessing quality or reviewing documentation
Supporting leaders with planning or decision-making

Full-Day Consultancy £900

Ideal for supporting analytical and in-depth projects, including:

Developing a strategic plan from drawing board to delivery
Leading a full project-planning session with milestones and actions
Conducting a quality review or light-touch audit
Facilitating team development or kick-off to team projects
Supporting delivery of a strategic or operational project

Both options include interim email support for follow-up questions, document review, and light-touch guidance between sessions.

Areas of Focus

Strategic Planning: From Drawing Board to Delivery

Clarifying vision, priorities, and success measures
Creating structured, actionable strategic plans
Developing timelines, milestones, and accountability structures
Supporting implementation and monitoring progress

Assessing Quality & Performance

Reviewing processes, documentation, or provision
Conducting light-touch audits or quality checks
Providing clear, practical recommendations

Project Delivery Support

Creating project plans and delivery frameworks
Supporting implementation and troubleshooting
Helping teams stay accountable and on track

Let's get started

Jo recognises how hard it can be as a leader in a public organisation. She will bring every year of her 25 years of experience to helping you navigate the challenges and opportunities in front of you. Contact her using the form below to get started.

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