Operations Manager

DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking education trust in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee estates and facilities management across multiple sites. The successful candidate will ensure that the estate is safe, compliant, and well-maintained while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires strong leadership, relevant qualifications, and experience within the education sector. If you’re solution-focused and committed to inclusive education, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience managing estates or facilities within the education sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Proven track record of operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop estates and facilities management services across multiple sites.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and maintenance of the estate.
• Manage capital projects and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification (IWFM, NEBOSH or IOSH)

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a newly created, forward-thinking education trust in Birmingham. The Trust is dedicated to providing inclusive, pupil-centred education for young people with SEND and medical needs.

Due to succession planning, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop its estates and facilities management services across multiple sites.

The Operations Manager is integral to ensuring the estate is safe, compliant, and well‑maintained, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

The Operations Manager will lead the caretaking and cleaning team of 11 staff, ensuring best value, sustainability, and compliance with Health and Safety legislation. The role also includes managing capital projects, budgets, and contributing to estate planning and environmental initiatives.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification (IWFM, NEBOSH or IOSH), possess strong leadership and communication skills, and bring experience managing estates or facilities within the education sector.

This will suit a Site / Estates Manager currently in a stand‑alone secondary academy or multi‑site primary Trust, who is seeking their next move into a larger, operational setting.

If you are a proactive, solution‑focused professional with a commitment to safeguarding, sustainability, and the Trust’s inclusive ethos, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Closing date for applications : Wednesday 26th November

Interviews : Friday 5th December