At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage operations, support staff, and engage with the community at Oasis Academy.
- Company: Join Oasis Academy Benson, dedicated to enhancing education and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 11 weeks off a year, competitive salary, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied tasks and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative journey in education and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Strong people skills, attention to detail, and experience in management.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 28000 £ per year.
Is our Operations Manager opportunity at Oasis Academy Benson the role for you? Firstly, you'll be joining us at Oasis, where we are looking to build stronger communities and provide exceptional education for our pupils that enhances their lives. Sound like something you'd want to contribute to?
In this role, you'll be integral to the running of our academy. You'll be involved with finance, managing staff, HR/recruitment amongst others. No day is necessarily the same.
This is a term time plus 2 role meaning you have 11 weeks off a year. Ultimately, you're someone who wants to join us on our journey. There's been a lot of changes at Oasis Benson since the beginning of 2025 and you'll be key in supporting the changes that are being made.
About our Operations Manager Role:
No two days are the same! You'll line manage our admin team, who provide excellent and much needed support to the academy so you'll be a good people person. You'll often be the first interaction with parents/local community, so someone who enjoys meeting people is key and who recognises challenges parents/community may be having and is supportive and a good communicator is essential here. We can't talk about a role in education without mentioning our students; our pupils are lovely and you might be one of the first friendly and supportive faces some of our students see.
Alongside this, you'll undertake tasks you may expect of an Operations or General Manager. A good attention to detail, a wide range of knowledge and multi-tasking is key for this role. Areas you'll be involved in include:
- Central point of contact for regional support teams (think IT, Finance, HR etc)
- Data Protection/GDPR lead in Academy
- H&S lead
- HR first point of contact
- Comms lead in academy
What do we love about the role?
Exactly what's highlighted above, my days are varied and I also get to work with a brilliant team across the Midlands who are always willing to help.
About Benson Academy
You'll be joining an Academy on a journey to best support our students and community. We have some excellent facilities and space and blend a traditional Victorian build with modern classrooms and space. There's lots of outside space that is utilised by our students and parents for events such as sports days and summer fayres. You'll be joining an academy where our pupils want to learn, where behaviour is positive and where there is great ambition to work together and deliver change.
Public transport links at Benson are excellent. We're no more than 1 minute away from the Birmingham metro network and access to city centre one way and Wolverhampton the other.
What will you get in return?
Pay Scale SCP 29 £39,862 FTE (£36,045.21 Actual Salary). Wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal including health & dental cover & discounts at leading companies. LPGS Pension Scheme (13% employer contribution).
About Oasis Community Learning
The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.
Next Steps
We are looking to get the right candidate in role ASAP. We actively encourage early applications, and the position will close on Wednesday 8th July. Interviews will be week commencing 13th July. Informal calls/visits around the role are actively encouraged. Please reach out to Oasis Benson Academy and outline your name, contact details and current role and we will get back to you.
Safeguarding Statement: Oasis Academy Benson is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Operations Manager in Coventry employer: Oasis Community Learning
Oasis Academy Benson is an exceptional employer that prioritises community and education, offering a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. With a strong focus on employee well-being, you will enjoy generous time off during school holidays, alongside access to a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental cover. Join a committed team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of students and the local community, all while benefiting from excellent transport links and modern facilities.
