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Job details
Salary £33,143 to £44,075 Per year
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Permanent / Full-Time
Job category/type Administration / Clerical, Children's Services, Education, Schools
Full time - Permanent - 52 Weeks per year
Working as part of a dedicated and ambitious team within FSCE Ltd, we have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our admissions testing services.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee a range of operational activities including project delivery, supplier management, event coordination, service development and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that our schools receive a consistently excellent experience.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong operational and project management experience.
- Can lead complex programmes and deliver successful outcomes to demanding deadlines.
- Builds positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
- Can analyse processes and implement improvements effectively.
- Is adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
- Shares our commitment to educational opportunity and social mobility.
At FSCE, we support grammar and selective schools across the UK by delivering admissions testing services that help identify talent and create opportunities for young people.
Our work supports schools in making fair, consistent and robust admissions decisions, helping students from all backgrounds access high-quality educational opportunities.
As a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of Reading School, we are proud to combine commercial excellence with a strong social purpose. Every aspect of our work contributes to helping schools and students succeed, making this a rewarding role for someone who wants their work to have a genuine impact.
Based in Reading with some travel required, this is an opportunity to join a growing organisation, take ownership of key operational functions and help shape the future development of our services.
Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline.
Reading School/FSCE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.
Operations Manager - Reading School employer: Reading Borough Council
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive community where educators can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, teachers are encouraged to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a collaborative environment with dedicated colleagues. Located in a welcoming area, this school prioritises the welfare of its staff and students, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to grow and succeed.
