Operations and Compliance Manager- Level 8 at The Avenue

SATOS Jobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BTSA, in partnership with Governors, staff and The Avenue pupils, seeks a proactive site and facilities manager to take operational ownership of the school site, premises management, health and safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, well-run learning environment. You will lead daily H&S operations, manage risk assessments, record-keeping, and audits, and align premises activities with ISSs.

You will also supervise site staff and contractors, and advise senior leaders on safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management and facilities operation.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and COSHH compliance.
• Ability to lead audits and regulatory checks.
• Experience with HR administration and recruitment records.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day Health and Safety implementation.
• Manage statutory compliance checks (water testing, fire safety, audits).
• Oversee COSHH registers and safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Coordinate external audits, inspections and regulatory visits.
• Direct line management of site staff and contractors.
• Develop and maintain school policies related to premises and safety.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Job description

About this Role

BTSA, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of The Avenue are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At The Avenue our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

BTSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools.

JOB PURPOSE

To take operational ownership of the school site, premises management, health and safety, facilities compliance, site staff management, and regulatory compliance administration, ensuring a safe, legal, and seamlessly run learning environment

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure operational, safety, and compliance perspectives are represented in school leadership decisions.
• Contribute to the development of the school's operational strategy and annual improvement priorities relating to premises, compliance, health and safety and business continuity.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Lead on day-to-day Health and Safety implementation, acting as the primary on-site H&S lead.
• Lead operational risk management within areas of responsibility, ensuring that identified risks are assessed, mitigated and monitored.
• Write, review, update, and rigorously maintain all school-level risk assessments (including general site safety, fire, COSHH, activities, and operational hazards) to ensure full alignment with regulatory requirements - linked to areas of responsibility
• Provide advice to the Headteacher on other school-level risk assessments
• Manage and record statutory compliance checks, including water testing (legionella monitoring), fire safety checks, and regular audits.
• Oversee COSHH registers, risk assessments, and the safe storage of hazardous materials.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance (ISSs):

• Assist senior leaders to ensure physical and operational compliance across relevant parts of the Independent School Standards (ISSs), maintaining robust audit trails for premises, health, and welfare.
• Coordinate and support external audits, inspections and regulatory visits relating to premises, health and safety, compliance and operational matters.

Personnel, Policies & Training

• Support HR administration by maintaining and auditing recruitment compliance files and the Single Central Record

Policies

• Write, review, and update school policies and procedures related to areas of responsibility (including health and safety, premises, site security, COSHH, food safety, and associated operational guidelines), ensuring they align with regulatory changes and relevant standards.
• Monitor, log, and audit the practical implementation of operational and safety policies across the school site, and design and deliver relevant compliance and safety training to staff in relation to areas of responsibility
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the school's compliance position, advising the Headteacher and SLT on areas of risk and recommending corrective actions.

Premises, Facilities and Contractor Management:

• Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site.
• Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) schedules and reactive maintenance.
• Arrange for general maintenance within specialist areas such as heating, lighting, and plumbing to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Responsible for regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures, fittings (including compliance with fire safety regulations), and equipment.
• Provide advice on annual long-term maintenance requirements to support a cost-effective maintenance programme.
• Act as the primary liaison for Trust and external contractors while on-site, arranging works to be carried out, overseeing projects and ensuring work is completed to the required standard and within budget.
• Responsible for the regular checking and operation of core systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Purchase premises-related equipment and supplies within agreed budgets.

Catering, Food Safety & Logistics:

• Ensure rigorous compliance with the safe storage of food, food labelling, and stock rotation protocols.

Staff Management:

• Direct line management of site supervisors, cleaners, and premises staff.
• Manage cleaning rotas, standards, and school logistics (such as supporting smooth site operations during peak pupil transition times).