Operations Manager for the Havering Secondary Hub, which combines The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and The Bridge on one shared site for LIFE Education Trust. The post runs the hub's finance, HR, site and operational functions, covering budgets, premises compliance and contract management. It reports to the Chief Finance & Operating Officer and leads an operations team serving around 1,500 pupils and 200 staff. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 1 January 2027 or sooner.
What the job involves
- Lead the Hub's operations team, including people, finance, administration, cover and site colleagues
- Lead across finance, HR, site management and operations, managing resources effectively
- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, explain variances to senior leaders and lead ICFP
- Oversee HR processes, including contracts, payroll, safer recruitment and the Single Central Record
- Lead the strategic management of school premises, health and safety compliance, lettings and the catering contract
- Manage contracts in line with procurement law and Trust financial regulations, identifying cost savings
- Build links between LIFE Central and the Hub, coordinating Trust-wide IT and marketing initiatives
What’s required
Experience
- Experience as an operations manager
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisation
- Sound judgement
- Collaborative, values-led approach
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory references
- Child protection screening appropriate to the post, including DBS and checks with past employers
What’s offered
- Recruitment and retention allowance paid in addition to salary
- Support to keep developing skills and career within a growing Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
