Operations Lead

Operations Lead

Full-Time 60000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Service Care Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead operations across multiple specialist schools, driving excellence and compliance.
  • Company: Specialist education provider focused on operational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Regular travel and dynamic work environment with significant leadership opportunities.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of education while working closely with school leaders.
  • Qualifications: Experience in operations, education, and multi-site management required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced operations leader with a background in education, multi-site management, or regulated services? We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider for an Operations Lead to drive operational excellence across a portfolio of specialist schools. This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with Headteachers, Principals, and central support teams to improve standards, compliance, workforce performance, and financial sustainability across the group. You'll support schools through growth, change, inspections, and improvement programmes, helping to embed robust systems and reporting frameworks division-wide.

Leading Operational Excellence

  • Partner with Headteachers and Principals on effective day-to-day operations
  • Drive consistency in systems, processes, and standards across sites
  • Monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Provide operational leadership during inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
  • Identify operational risks and implement practical solutions

Supporting Workforce Performance

  • Strengthen workforce stability and performance alongside HR teams
  • Monitor recruitment, retention, and agency usage trends
  • Support workforce planning, organisational reviews, and change programmes
  • Ensure compliance with supervision, appraisal, and mandatory training
  • Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and best practice

Operations Lead employer: Service Care Solutions

Service Care Solutions is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a dynamic legal environment. With a commitment to flexibility through hybrid working options, we foster a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and professional advancement, making it an ideal place for motivated individuals to thrive in their legal careers.

Service Care Solutions

Contact Details:

Service Care Solutions Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Operations Lead

Operations Leadership
Multi-Site Management
Regulated Services Knowledge
Compliance Management
Performance Monitoring
Continuous Improvement
Risk Identification and Management