At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate teams across schools in the North West region.
- Company: Caterlink, a leading education sector catering specialist.
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, private healthcare, company car, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations and understanding of the education sector.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a group of schools across the North West region, including Bradford, Stoke, Manchester and Liverpool. This portfolio will consist of a mix of primary schools, secondary schools and colleges. This is a 52-week role, working Monday to Friday.
Benefits include:
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- You will be eligible to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
- Private health care with BUPA
- Fully expensed company laptop + mobile phone
- Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply)
- Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out and more!
- Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge
- Blended learning programme including formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning and on-the-job training
As our core business is mainly in term time, the school breaks provide the opportunity to catch up and plan for the next term.
At Caterlink, we believe that people work for people, so we want you to have confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate your teams, and create strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Being commercially astute is essential for this role, and you will need to be prepared to help the teams when necessary.
We believe that living by our KPIs is key to success - Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. If you believe that People, Perception, Passion and Pride could enhance your growth, success and development, then this may be the role for you.
Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect and integrity.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an operator within a similar business to Caterlink
- Understanding and background within the Education sector
- Able to manage fixed price locations
- The ability to work with a range of clients within a diverse environment
- Manage a high level of employees
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK, catering more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market.
Operations Manager employer: Caterlink
Caterlink is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday, private healthcare, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The unique opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of schools across the vibrant North West region allows for meaningful engagement and growth in a dynamic educational environment.
