Assistant Operations Manager in Oxford

Assistant Operations Manager – Education / Youth Project Location:

Lewisham, South London

Role:

Assistant Operations Manager Hours:

2 days per week Start Date:

November 2026 Contract:

Part-time Ribbons & Reeves are working with an established

education and youth-focused organisation in Lewisham

to recruit an organised and proactive

Assistant Operations Manager .

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the organisation, with responsibility across

logistics, recruitment, safeguarding and attendance .

The RoleWorking closely with the leadership team, you will help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations and provide practical support across several key areas.

Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating

day-to-day logistics and operational requirements Supporting with

recruitment and hiring , including arranging interviews, onboarding and pre-employment checks Supporting

safeguarding processes and administration , ensuring records are accurate and up to date Monitoring and following up on

attendance , identifying concerns and escalating where appropriate Maintaining accurate staff and student records Supporting staff with operational queries and resolving day-to-day issues Helping coordinate resources, staffing and activities Supporting the leadership team with general operational and administrative requirements About YouWe're looking for someone who is

organised, reliable and confident working across multiple areas of responsibility .

You may have experience in

education, alternative provision, youth services, safeguarding, HR, recruitment, school administration or operations .

The successful candidate will have: Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skills An understanding of

safeguarding and confidentiality Experience with

recruitment, attendance, compliance or education administration

is desirable The ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks A proactive approach and the confidence to use initiative A genuine interest in supporting young people and the organisations that work with them The OpportunityThis is a

2-day-per-week position starting in November , offering the opportunity to take on a varied operational role within a specialist organisation supporting young people.

The successful candidate will play an important role behind the scenes, helping ensure that

staffing, safeguarding, attendance and logistics are well organised and consistently managed .

If you're an experienced education, youth or operations professional looking for a flexible part-time role with genuine responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ