Academy Operations Manager

Role Overview

This is an important and high‑profile role working as part of the Academy Senior Leadership Team and in conjunction with the Central Operational Teams.

The role holder will be responsible for leading the implementation and compliance of the operational support functions of the Academy including Administration, HR, Payroll, Maintenance & Facilities, Health & Safety, Catering, Cleaning and Finance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

This is a permanent full time role (52 weeks) - 37 hours a week.

About our Academy

We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11.

We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well‑rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life.

• Salary & Benefits
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education.
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and compliance of operational support functions such as Administration, HR, Payroll, Maintenance & Facilities, Health & Safety, Catering, Cleaning and Finance.

Work in conjunction with Central Operational Teams and Academy Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment with Trust policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working in an operationally demanding role.
• Experience of contractor management.
• Legal & Safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, and we do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.

The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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