Operations Manager

Ark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to join its leadership team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to influence the operational success of the school, overseeing HR, building management, and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and passionate about creating high-quality systems and processes. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this role promises to be both impactful and rewarding. Join a team that values integrity, kindness, and determination in fostering a thriving educational community.

Benefits

Bespoke professional development opportunities

Opportunities for collaboration

Pathways to leadership roles

Shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management within an educational setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational success and strategic initiatives across the school.
• Manage HR, building operations, and capital projects.

Skills

HR Management

Office Management

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

IT Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Subject Expertise

Job description

About The Role

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 9th June 2025.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organized Operations Manager with excellent attention to detail to join our school in September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis. This exciting opportunity reports to the principal and offers the chance to join a distinguished senior team, providing strategic leadership in HR, office management, site and contractor management, and projects. If you are ambitious, driven, and passionate about high-quality systems and processes, this role is ideal for you.

This varied and impactful role will significantly influence the operational success of our school. You will lead planned capital projects and provide operational expertise and support across the school. The role operates on a 52-week contract with 25 days of annual leave.

What’s Special About This Role?

This newly created position is part of the school leadership team, overseeing daily and strategic operations. Key responsibilities include HR, building operations, health and safety, capital projects, IT, community usage, catering, cleaning contracts, and operational support across the school.

Who Are We Looking For?

We embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all our students, believing every child has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate, and successful. Candidates should resonate with these values and possess relevant subject expertise, transferable skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Bespoke professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for collaboration and moderation beyond our school
• Pathways to leadership roles, including within our network of schools
• Additional benefits such as shopping discounts and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Find out more about working at Ark.

About Us

We are a non-denominational, co-educational school housed in a state-of-the-art facility, serving a diverse community, with two-fifths of pupils receiving pupil premium funding. Our core values are Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind, and Model Determination. Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for university and future success, with collaborative planning and professional development supported for all staff. Our team describes the environment as supportive and positive.

Learn more about us at arkpioneer.org/jobs.

Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equality and inclusion.

Safeguarding

Ark is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. All staff undergo rigorous screening, including enhanced DBS checks. Disclosures of criminal records will be considered in context. For more details, visit our safer recruitment page.

Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close earlier than advertised. We encourage early application submission.