At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school operations, facilities, and ensure a safe, efficient environment.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in South East London with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to influence school improvements.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth and networking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a dynamic school setting while developing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities or operations management and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40388 - 43607 £ per year.
Could you take responsibility for the people, facilities and systems that keep a busy secondary school running smoothly? A successful secondary school in South East London is seeking a confident and proactive Operations Manager to join its support leadership team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you'll have a broad remit covering facilities, contractors, compliance, health & safety, budgets and the day-to-day operation of the school site.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading the daily operation of the school premises
- Planning and monitoring maintenance and repair programmes
- Managing contractors, suppliers and external service providers
- Overseeing cleaning, security and building services
- Maintaining health & safety and compliance records
- Coordinating fire safety, first aid and emergency procedures
- Managing site inspections and risk assessments
- Supporting procurement and obtaining competitive quotations
- Monitoring operational budgets and identifying efficiencies
- Coordinating site requirements for events and school activities
Who They're Looking For
This role would suit an experienced Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Operations Manager or senior Site Manager who is ready to take on a broader operational remit. You'll need excellent organisational skills, sound knowledge of health & safety and the confidence to manage contractors and stakeholders effectively. A practical approach and the ability to respond calmly to unexpected issues are important. A full clean UK driving licence is required.
Key Details
- Salary: £40,388 – £43,607
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- South East London
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to a wider estates network
- Opportunity to influence site improvements and operational standards
If you're looking for a senior operational role where you can combine strategic planning with hands-on facilities management, this could be an excellent next step. Submit your CV today for consideration.
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