Trust Operations Manager in Barnsley

Examples of the type of work the postholder will lead:

• Empathetic leadership of teams, including recruitment, training and development.
• Working in partnership with academy leaders to identify and deliver bespoke strategic and operational strategies.
• Lead service improvement.
• Manage procurement exercises with a focus on quality, value and sustainability.
• Support capability and capacity development, nurturing and empowering talented colleagues.
• Actively promote health and safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure schools are prepared with due care and attention, with particular regard to special event management.
• Drive reduction in waste and sustainability focus.
• Transforming the provision from an outsourced model to bespoke in-house provision.
• Meet HSE and COSHH compliance across the Trust.

The successful candidate would be working within an experienced and supportive management team within the wider Operations function. Do you have a keen eye for detail, superb communication skills and an acumen for understanding the financial implications of operational decisions? We are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join our Operations Team in roles that are uniquely flexible. Rather than fitting you into a rigid box, we are excited to shape these positions around the specific strengths, expertise, and ambitions of the successful candidates. We want to hear how your skills can drive our "OneWellspring" vision forward.

We are looking for individuals who have a proven track record in operations. Whether your expertise lies in Estates and Facilities Management, or you bring a high-level background in the Catering or Cleaning sectors, or experience in procurement, compliance and service delivery, we want to hear from people who are looking for an opportunity to progress and create a career path utilising their unique talents.

At Wellspring, we pride ourselves on being a flexible and open-minded organisation; we recognise that our existing team possesses a wealth of transferable skills, allowing us to flex our structure to accommodate the right talent. If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to explore further, tell us why you’d be a good fit to join our team and how you can add disproportionate value. We prioritise kindness, a willingness to learn, a hard-working attitude and a desire to make a difference.

Wellspring is an established and growing multi-academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. This is an exciting time to join Wellspring Academy Trust as we continue with our ambitious Operations Vision, more information can be found in the information pack for this vacancy.

The role involves travel around the Trust academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. Together, we want to ensure that we give you the necessary support. Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offense to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.