Interim Operations Manager - Education Sector in Sheffield

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking an Interim Operations Manager for a temporary role in South Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead operational support across a secondary academy, ensuring health & safety compliance and managing multiple departments. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in operational leadership, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership within a school or business environment.
• Able to manage multiple projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of site operations including premises, health & safety, ICT, catering, HR, and administration.
• Line management of operational staff across multiple departments.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Operational leadership

Health & safety legislation understanding

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional management qualification

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

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.

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 people. Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Application Information

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with 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 works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area and deals with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud that placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.

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