Operations Excellence Lead - Multi-Site & Procurement

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sickness and parental leave schemes

26–31 days annual leave + bankholidays

Agile on-site working (min 3 days on‑&

Employee Wellbeing resources

CPD framework & access to professional

Job summary

The Challenge Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Trust-wide service improvements, manage contracts and suppliers, and drive procurement and projects across multiple sites. The role requires travel between Trust sites and may include evening meetings.

You will line-manage the Central Trust Catering Supervisor and support the Health & Safety framework, with a focus on delivering measurable benefits and ensuring compliance across the network.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised professional qualification in operational management, project management, procurement, H&S or a related field, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trust-wide operational improvement, analysing performance, setting priorities, redesigning workflows and holding teams to account for change
• Maintain and develop the Operational Excellence framework, reviewing findings and advising the Operations Director on priorities and resources
• Manage allocated contracts and suppliers, including Trust-wide catering, running performance reviews and agreeing corrective action
• Lead procurement within delegated authority under public procurement rules, from options appraisal to handover
• Plan and deliver operational projects from initiation to close, managing plans, budgets, risks and benefits
• Support the Health & Safety Coordinator on allocated parts of the H&S system, including audits, training and compliance monitoring
• Produce management information and reports for senior leaders, trustees and auditors
• Build working relationships with academy leaders, suppliers and partners
• Line-manage the Central Trust Catering Supervisor, setting objectives and supporting development

Skills

Digital literacy

MS 365

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in operational management, procurement, H&S or related field

Job description

The Challenge Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Trust-wide service improvements, manage contracts and suppliers, and drive procurement and projects across multiple sites. The role requires travel between Trust sites and may include evening meetings.

You will line-manage the Central Trust Catering Supervisor and support the Health & Safety framework, with a focus on delivering measurable benefits and ensuring compliance across the network.