School Operations Leader: Compliance, Facilities & Safety

About this Role

Full-time | 52 weeks per year | Salary: £34,357 - £42,300 FTE, depending on experience. Actual Salary £31,664 - £38,615 based on term time, plus insets plus 2 weeks, negotiable based on candidate, 25 days paid holiday (to be taken out of term time) plus bank holidays during first years service.

Whitehall Park School, part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), is seeking a highly capable and organised Operations Manager to join our forward-thinking team on a one-year fixed-term basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering operational excellence in a school setting. You will lead on the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of operational functions across the school, including compliance, health and safety, ICT systems, facilities and estates, and contract management. As part of BPET’s operations team, you will also contribute to wider Trust initiatives, helping to deliver a 3-Year Strategic Plan and embedding our “Learn, Enjoy, Succeed” vision into all operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of all non-teaching operations at Whitehall Park School, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements.
• Lead on facilities and estates management, ensuring planned preventative maintenance and health & safety standards are met across the site.
• Act as the key point of contact for contractors and service providers, including cleaning, catering, waste, and ICT support services.
• Support the implementation of data protection, safeguarding, and business continuity procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of statutory checks, training logs, risk assessments, and support audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School, the School Leadership team, the Site Manager and the wider BPET central team along with Operation Managers from other BPET schools to share good practice and ensure high operational standards.
• Contribute to Trust-wide projects, including capital works, digital infrastructure, and continuous improvement planning.

We are looking for someone who

• Has proven experience managing school or multi-site operations in an education or public sector setting.
• Is confident in contract management, compliance processes, and working with external service providers.
• Has strong knowledge of health & safety, estates, and facilities management.
• Is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and processes.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, school staff, and external partners.
• Is aligned with the BPET mission to deliver high-quality education and support every child to thrive.

In Return, We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive leadership team.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and successful Trust.
• A varied role with meaningful impact across multiple areas of school life.
• Access to Trust-level CPD and development opportunities.
• 25 - 30 days’ holiday per year, depending on length of service, plus bank holidays.

To Apply: Please visit our website or contact the school office for an application pack. Interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time following application review. Whitehall Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.