Interim Operations Director

Panoramic Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Director of Operations to lead IT and Estates/Facilities functions for a Multi Academy Trust in Hampshire. The role involves strategic leadership, change management, and overseeing multi-site operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. The position offers a 6-month hybrid contract with occasional travel. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a senior operational leadership role within relevant sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a Multi Academy Trust, Local Authority, NHS, or charitable organisation.
• Strong background in service transformation and change management.
• Experience managing IT and Estates/Facilities across multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across IT and Estates/Facilities functions.
• Lead on change management and transformation projects to improve service delivery.
• Oversee multi-site operations ensuring compliance, value for money, and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement effective systems, policies, and performance frameworks.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to align operations with Trust objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

Overview

Interim Director of Operations - IT & Estates/Facilities – Hampshire Based (occasional travel to Southampton and Isle of Wight). 6 month Contract initially – Inside IR35. Hybrid – onsite as required.

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Multi Academy Trust client to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Interim Director of Operations to lead and transform their IT and Estates/Facilities functions. The Trust is undergoing a period of operational change and improvement, and this role will be key in driving service turnaround, implementing robust processes, and ensuring efficient, compliant management across multiple school sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across IT and Estates/Facilities functions.
• Lead on change management and transformation projects to improve service delivery.
• Oversee multi-site operations ensuring compliance, value for money, and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement effective systems, policies, and performance frameworks.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to align operations with Trust objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a Multi Academy Trust, Local Authority, NHS, or charitable organisation.
• Strong background in service transformation and change management.
• Experience managing IT and Estates/Facilities across multi-site environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.

Next Steps

This role is an initial 6-month contract with likely extension Inside IR35 (depending on experience). The position offers hybrid working, with a requirement to be onsite in Hampshire and occasional travel to Southampton and the Isle of Wight.