Deputy COO - Education Operations & Compliance Leader

Alleyn's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleyn’s School, a leading independent school in Dulwich, seeks a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and partner with the COO on strategy and growth. The role requires senior operational leadership across multiple sites, robust compliance, and a drive for excellence and safeguarding.

You will deputise for the COO with senior leaders, manage site operations, and lead on health and safety, data protection, and capital projects, while supporting inclusivity and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or regulated organisation.
• Experience in education is welcome but not essential.
• Ability to drive compliance and operational excellence across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the COO with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders.
• Lead site operations, digital services and Alleyn’s Oakfield teams through three director-level reports.
• Own statutory compliance across health and safety, premises, fire and data protection, including acting as Privacy Officer.
• Maintain inspection-ready operations and drive high-quality standards across departments.
• Lead inclusivity, sustainability programmes and capital projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Alleyn’s School, a leading independent school in Dulwich, seeks a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and partner with the COO on strategy and growth. The role requires senior operational leadership across multiple sites, robust compliance, and a drive for excellence and safeguarding.

You will deputise for the COO with senior leaders, manage site operations, and lead on health and safety, data protection, and capital projects, while supporting inclusivity and