Head of Operations and Facilities

Harrow School; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Operations and Facilities to lead a dynamic team at a globally renowned school. This pivotal role involves overseeing essential services, enhancing operational excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive senior-level strategy and operations experience, coupled with a charismatic leadership style that motivates and inspires a multidisciplinary team. Join a prestigious institution where your contributions will make a significant impact in a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free parking

Automatic enrollment in pension scheme

Use of sports facilities

Subsidized club memberships

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level strategy and operations experience.
• Charismatic leadership style to motivate a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day provision of services supporting the School.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Senior-level strategy experience

Operations management

Leadership and team motivation

Communication skills

Pragmatic judgment

Job description

Contract summary:

• Contract length: Permanent
• Working weeks: Full time, all year round
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The role:

The Head of Operations and Facilities plays a pivotal role at the heart of our dynamic and historic School. This unique, busy position leads the day-to-day provision of services supporting the School, including transport, health and safety, soft services, and caretaking. Working closely with the Bursar, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to drive operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity to be a valued part of a globally renowned School.

For more information, please review the detailed job description attached on the School's vacancies page.

The skills:

This role suits a candidate who enjoys a versatile remit guiding organizational development and delivering first-class operational services. You should have extensive senior-level strategy and operations experience within a complex organization. Your charismatic, compassionate, and collegiate leadership style will motivate a multidisciplinary team. Your warm, eloquent, and approachable communication skills, combined with a highly visible presence, will build trust and collaborative relationships across the site. You will be known for sound, pragmatic judgment delivering excellence.

The benefits include:

• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Automatic enrollment in the School’s pension scheme
• Use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track
• Subsidized membership of the tennis, golf, angling, and social clubs

The environment:

Harrow School, located in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, is one of the most renowned schools worldwide. About 835 boys study here, residing in 12 boarding houses. The estate covers over 324 acres, featuring approximately 150 listed buildings, 70 acres of woodlands and gardens, a 60-acre farm, and 120 acres of sports fields, including a nine-hole golf course.

Application process:

Applications will be processed as received, and interviews may occur before the closing date. Early application is encouraged.

Equality and safeguarding:

We value diversity and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The School is committed to safeguarding children; all successful applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. No staff member can start until these checks are completed, which typically takes about a month. Please plan accordingly.