At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations and enhance student experience across a diverse campus.
- Company: A respected independent school in West Sussex with a strong educational commitment.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, free lunches, gym access, and health support.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student life while leading large-scale projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational leadership within education or customer-focused environments.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 75000 £ per year.
Ready to lead operations in a role where you can make a real impact?
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
Contract: 12M fixed term
Hours: 40h per week, 52 weeks per year
A leading independent school in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Operations Bursar to join its senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the student experience by leading a wide range of support services across a large and diverse campus.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional standards across facilities, domestic operations, student and outward facing services, while driving continuous improvement, leading large-scale projects and managing organisational change. You’ll be joining a highly respected organisation with a strong sense of purpose and a long-standing commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience.
We’re looking for an experienced operational leader with a background in facilities, estates, hospitality, education or another complex customer‑focused environment. You’ll have a proven track record of leading large teams, managing complex projects and change, and driving service improvements.
This is a permanent Operations Bursar position based in West Sussex.
Person specification:- Educated to Degree/HND level or equivalent
- Hold clean driving licence
- Experience working as an Estates Bursar, General Bursar, Director of Operations within a school setting
- Proven experience of leading and delivering change within a school environment (large prep school or secondary school ideally)
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in managing people, with the ability to coach/mentor strong personalities
- 25 days paid annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Free lunches and other refreshments on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Aviva DigiCare+ (which includes online GP appointments, health checks & nutrition advice)
- On site parking
- A range of site discounts
- Access to gym and pool facilities
