At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee school operations, ensuring compliance and safety across multiple sites.
- Company: Join Smile Education, a specialist agency dedicated to supporting education professionals.
- Benefits: Ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and access to a wide network of schools.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about improving educational environments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education by ensuring smooth operational processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong understanding of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to work across a handful of School sites, based primarily at their main site in West Bromwich. This is a full-time role supporting the effective operational running of the organisation, with a strong focus on health and safety, compliance, HR processes, and site management support. This is a non-student-facing role, ideal for an experienced operations, facilities, compliance, or education-based professional who is confident managing processes, audits, reporting, and working collaboratively with senior leaders.
As an Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the School sites. You will work closely with the Site Manager, Business Manager, and HR Manager to ensure compliance, safety standards, and operational procedures are maintained.
Responsibilities- Leading on Health & Safety processes, including reports, audits, compliance checks, and corrective actions
- Supporting Site Managers with operational tasks and site-based requirements
- Completing reports, monitoring actions, and ensuring improvements are implemented
- Supporting HR processes, including absence management meetings and related administration
- Working alongside the Business Manager and HR Manager to deliver key operational objectives
- Ensuring policies and procedures are followed across all sites
- Identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective solutions
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Providing general operational support to senior management teams
- Previous experience working in an Operations Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Compliance Manager, or similar role
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety processes, audits, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing reports, investigations, and corrective actions
- Knowledge of HR processes, including absence management
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- Experience within an education, public sector, or similar environment is desirable
- Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Fully vetted and available to start when required
School Operations Manager employer: Smile Education Recruitment
Smile Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for educators passionate about Special Educational Needs. With smaller class sizes, dedicated Teaching Assistants, and a commitment to professional development, you will have the resources and backing needed to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in Penn, Wolverhampton. Join a collaborative culture that values staff wellbeing and fosters growth, ensuring every child can thrive under your leadership.
Contact Details:
Smile Education Recruitment Recruitment Team
