Director of Operations and Estates

Dauntsey’s is seeking to appoint a Director of Operations & Estates to support the Bursar with the day-to-day operational functions across the campus.

As a key member of the school’s senior management team, the Director of Operations and Estates will support the Bursar and provide the Board of Governors with strategic guidance and advice. The Director will have responsibility for:

1. The Facilities Department, which includes Portering services, Cleaning, Laundry, Transport and our Matrons, with an additional focus on Health and Safety
2. The Maintenance Department
3. The Grounds Department
4. The in-house Catering Department
5. The Health Centre
6. Security

The Director of Operations will provide hands-on leadership to the above operational heads to deliver a well-coordinated, operationally excellent service to deliver the strategic aims of the school and the operational departments to a high standard with a customer-orientated ethos. Health and Safety, along with Risk Assessments and training will be a key early focus on the role, ensuring that the school is fully compliant in all areas of relevant legislation and the record-keeping and coordination of these activities is robust.

You will have direct experience leading a diverse complex operational team ideally within a campus setting. You will be a conscientious and diligent individual who enjoys collaborating with a wide range of activities.

You will possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly organised with a flexible and adaptable style. You will embrace Dauntsey’s ethos and values in all aspects of the role.

The school offers a competitive salary, with accommodation situated on the school grounds, a pension scheme, a generous school fee discount which is applicable to this role, a private healthcare plan, and other lifestyle benefits.

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. All employees must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening appropriate to the post, including cheques with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply

Dauntsey’s School has appointed recruitment specialist Anderson Quigley to support this appointment. For a confidential discussion please contact Melanie Pye at or 07743 927 786.

Job Summary

23/02/2025

Location:

West Lavington, Devizes

Dauntsey’s School
West Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4HE
England

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