At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations and commercial strategy for St Helen's School and its support functions.
- Company: St Helen's School, a prestigious educational institution with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a safe and compliant educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on the operational success of a leading school.
- Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience and strong financial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
St Helen's School is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the commercial and operational direction of the School's support functions, including Estates, Risk & Compliance, Health & Safety, and Catering. You will also oversee our wholly owned subsidiary, St Helen's Enterprises Ltd, driving commercial performance in support of the School's wider mission. Reporting to the Head on operational and governance matters, you will work closely with the Senior Deputy Heads, fellow Business Support Directors and Governors to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence and strategic development across the School.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading commercial strategy across lettings, the Sports Complex and wider enterprise activity
- Overseeing financial governance, budgeting support and termly billing/credit control
- Managing the 21-acre estate, capital projects and the School's 10-year maintenance plan
- Leading the School's Risk & Compliance Framework, including Health & Safety, GDPR and business continuity planning
- Supporting governance reporting to the Board and its Committees
- Acting as a senior point of contact for parents on commercial finance matters, including scholarships, bursaries and hardship support
About you
You will bring proven senior operational or commercial leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation. Experience in an educational, charitable or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous, along with a genuine commitment to supporting the School's safeguarding culture.
Director of Operations in London employer: The Independent Schools Council
The Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Nursery is an exceptional employer, fostering a warm and inclusive community where every staff member's contribution is valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from access to training, a generous pension scheme, and a range of employee perks including discounted health insurance and a three-course lunch during term time. This role not only offers meaningful work with young children but also the opportunity to engage in co-curricular activities, making it a rewarding environment for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team
