Interim Operations Manager - Education Sector

Veritas Education Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Interim Operations Manager to oversee operational support in a secondary academy. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in operational leadership. Responsibilities include managing staff, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with policies. This is a temporary role with a salary of £41,771 - £47,180, offering the chance to make a significant impact in education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership within a school or business environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of operational support across the school.
• Oversee budget management and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional management qualification

Job description

Overview

Interim Operations Manager - Education Sector — Salary: 41,771 - 47,180; Location: South Yorkshire; Contract Type: Full-time, temporary role covering maternity; Start Date: As soon as possible.

Are you an experienced and dynamic operations professional looking to make a meaningful impact in an educational setting? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary academy for a strategic and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and manage all aspects of operational support across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of site operations including premises, health & safety, ICT, catering, HR, and administration.
• Budget management and procurement oversight.
• Line management of operational staff across multiple departments.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and trust-wide policies.
• Project management of capital works and maintenance.
• Oversight of the Single Central Record and operational systems.
• Liaison with external contractors, community partners, and central trust teams.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant degree and professional management qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in operational leadership within a school or business environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Able to lead and motivate teams, manage multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking educational institution and play a key role in shaping its operational excellence. For more information please contact me today!

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.