Operations Manager

Main Purpose

• Provide operational leadership across HR, H&S, facilities, administration, compliance, and projects
• Represent the Headteacher where appropriate
• Support delivery of the School Improvement/Development Plan
• Lead cross-school and complex development projects
• Develop and implement policies aligned with statutory and LA requirements
• Build partnerships with schools, agencies and external partners
• Line-manage office, admin, site, premises and catering staff
• Act as school representative with parents, contractors and visitors
• Promote safeguarding at all times

Project Management

• Lead whole-school and capital projects
• Oversee progress and reporting
• Ensure compliance and best value

School Office & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership of administration
• Line manage office and admin staff
• Ensure professional, efficient front-of-house service
• Maintain statutory and safeguarding compliance
• Review and improve admin processes

Facilities, Health & Safety & Premises

• Lead estate management with Site Manager
• Oversee maintenance, refurbishment, and development
• Manage contracts and SLAs
• Maintain expert knowledge of H&S legislation
• Lead risk assessment and fire safety compliance
• Develop emergency and continuity plans
• Act as a key holder

Compliance, Data Protection & Contracts

• Act as Data Protection Officer
• Manage compliance with GDPR and statutory obligations
• Oversee contracts and tenders
• Respond to operational incidents

Human Resources

• Lead HR strategy and administration
• Ensure safer recruitment compliance
• Manage recruitment processes across all staff groups
• Maintain secure HR records (including SCR)
• Oversee staff absence and return-to-work
• Support workforce planning and performance management
• Ensure compliance with employment law
• Complete statutory returns e.g., School Workforce Census

Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

• Safeguard pupils at all times
• Uphold professional standards
• Maintain appropriate boundaries
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and British Values

General Responsibilities

• Adapt duties as school needs evolve
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Undertake tasks at the direction of the Headteacher