Director of Operations – Education Leadership

Impel-Consultants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education consultancy in the UK is seeking a Director of Operations to optimize and lead their education programs. This senior role will drive strategic growth, manage diverse teams, and enhance collaboration. Successful candidates will have substantial operations management experience, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression

Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

Chance to contribute to meaningful change in UK education

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in operations management, ideally within education or a related sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of the UK education sector, policies, and emerging trends.
• Degree in education, business administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies that support our mission and organizational objectives.
• Lead, manage, and mentor diverse teams to achieve high standards of performance and impact.
• Ensure the effective and compliant delivery of education programs.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee financial planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring for sustained growth.
• Utilize data and analytics to assess outcomes and continuously improve program delivery.

Job description

This range is provided by Impel-Consultants. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Role

As Director of Operations – Education Leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our education programs across the UK. This senior leadership position offers the chance to drive strategic growth, lead talented teams, and make a tangible difference in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies that support our mission and organizational objectives
• Lead, manage, and mentor diverse teams to achieve high standards of performance and impact
• Ensure the effective and compliant delivery of education programs
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation
• Oversee financial planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring for sustained growth
• Utilize data and analytics to assess outcomes and continuously improve program delivery

Requirements

• Substantial experience in operations management, ideally within education or a related sector
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of the UK education sector, policies, and emerging trends
• Degree in education, business administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in UK education

How to Apply

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence in education, we encourage you to apply. Click "Apply" to join our mission and help shape the future of learning in the UK.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Education

Industries

• Operations Consulting
• Technology
• Information and Media
• Business Consulting and Services