Multi Site Operations Manager

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a Multi Site Operations Manager who thinks beyond the classroom to provide operational leadership across our 5 new primary schools: Boddington CofE Academy, Chacombe CofE Academy, Culworth CofE Academy, Naseby CofE Academy and Wilbarston CofE Academy. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised professional who thrives in a varied environment and is passionate about creating safe, efficient and well-managed schools where pupils and staff can flourish.

Working closely with Headteachers and central teams, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of our schools, ensuring high standards across facilities, health and safety, compliance, premises management, catering, cleaning, and administrative support services.

About EMAT: EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A corporate eye care plan.
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.
• 40 days annual leave entitlement.

General Roles and Responsibilities: As a key member of our wider leadership team, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies, managing projects, and ensuring that each school benefits from consistent, high-quality operational support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant operational or facilities management experience, ideally within the education sector.
• Is confident leading across multiple sites and managing competing priorities.
• Has strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance, and premises management.
• Builds positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional service and supporting our school communities.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age. EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.