Education Site Operations Lead: Safety, Facilities & Learning

The Society of Heads; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and well‑maintained site and facilities, enabling teaching and learning to flourish. You will be a practical, organised and proactive leader with strong communication skills, working as part of a close-knit school community.

Reporting to the Head and SLT, you will manage health and safety, estates, facilities, security, transport oversight and contractor management, balancing daily demands with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations, facilities or estates management within education or similar regulated setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to being an active, engaged member of the school community.
• Calm authority, sound judgement and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety, estates and facilities, site security, transport oversight and contractor management.
• Ensure that site, facilities and operational services are safe, compliant, well maintained and welcoming.
• Work closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team to balance day-to-day operations with longer-term planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety

Facilities Management

Estates Management

Job description

The Society of Heads is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and well‑maintained site and facilities, enabling teaching and learning to flourish. You will be a practical, organised and proactive leader with strong communication skills, working as part of a close-knit school community.

Reporting to the Head and SLT, you will manage health and safety, estates, facilities, security, transport oversight and contractor management, balancing daily demands with