Head of Operations - Education Transformation

Stanley House Consulting; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in education is seeking an experienced Education Operations Coach to drive operational excellence across a national education network. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in education or EdTech, with proven skills in coaching, mentoring, and optimizing learning practices. This role offers flexible coaching opportunities to elevate educational impact and influence best practices throughout a thriving franchise network.

Benefits

Flexible coaching role

Collaboration with mission-driven leadership

Influence across a respected education network

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in education, EdTech, or consulting.
• Strong background in operations or program delivery.
• Experience in educational program management or L&D transformation.

Responsibilities

• Coach franchise leaders on operational excellence.
• Implement systems for tutor recruitment and performance management.
• Drive process improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Support change management and training delivery.
• Facilitate peer mentoring and operational troubleshooting.

Skills

Operational excellence

Scalable learning practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Stanley House Consulting, representing a global leader in personalised education, is searching for an experienced Education Operations Coach. This role is designed for senior professionals (8+ years' experience) with a strong background in education, EdTech, operations, professional services, or consulting, who are passionate about optimizing and scaling learning delivery across a thriving franchise network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach franchise leaders and teams on operational excellence and scalable learning practices
• Implement best-in-class systems for tutor recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
• Drive process improvement, data-driven decision-making, and continuous quality enhancement
• Support change management, training delivery, and team development initiatives
• Facilitate peer mentoring, workshops, and operational troubleshooting

Who Should Apply:

• Senior professionals in Operations, Program Delivery, Strategy, Business Development, or Customer Success
• Experience with educational program management, team leadership, or L&D transformation
• Strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills
• Driven to empower teams and elevate educational impact

What's on Offer:

• Flexible or fractional coaching role with national impact
• Collaborate with a high-performing, mission-driven leadership community
• Influence best practices and operational excellence across a respected education network
• Supported by Stanley House Consulting and a renowned EdTech client

How to Apply:

Ready to coach the next generation of learning leaders?

Apply now for a confidential discussion.