Operations Manager

Long Term Futures Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee non-teaching functions across the academy in Bradford. Responsibilities include managing HR processes, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supporting staff and student well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding young people. This full-time position offers professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing operational services.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing HR processes like recruitment and compliance checks.
• Managing administrative staff for efficient office services.
• Leading on health and safety, maintaining compliance records.
• Monitoring and managing budgets for operational services.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Ability to prioritise

Education

A-Level plus GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Operations Manager
Location: Bradford (BD8)
Salary: SCP 29-33, 39,862 - 44,075 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in your career as a School Operations Manager in Bradford?

The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and skilled Operations Manager to lead on non-teaching functions across the academy. This is a key leadership role within the school, ensuring that HR, finance, administration, ICT, health and safety, catering and estates run smoothly to support high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Role:
As an Education Operations Manager in West Yorkshire, you will provide strong leadership across operational services, working closely with the Principal, senior leadership team, regional and national service departments within the trust. Your role will be crucial in maintaining efficient systems, ensuring compliance, and creating an environment where students and staff can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing HR processes such as recruitment, payroll, absence monitoring and compliance checks
• Managing administrative and reception staff, ensuring efficient and high-quality office services
• Leading on health and safety, maintaining risk assessments, safeguarding checks and compliance records
• Acting as the link between the academy and the trust's central services in HR, finance, ICT and estates
• Monitoring and managing budgets to ensure best value for money in operational services
• Supporting the Principal and SLT with reporting, event organisation and operational planning
• Ensuring effective coordination of school trips, parent evenings and community events

What We're Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable professional with:

• A-Level (or equivalent) plus GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing operational services
• The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Desirable: CIPD or HR qualifications, knowledge of employment law, estates/IT systems, or school-based experience (e.g. Bromcom).

Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an Ofsted-rated 'Good' academy at the heart of the Bradford community. The school offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to professional development, CPD and career progression within the trust.
• A role where your leadership directly supports student outcomes and staff wellbeing

If you are ready to make a difference as a School Operations Manager in Bradford, apply today with your CV. Adam at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.