Operations Manager

TES FE News; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent girls’ school in Chertsey is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee key operational functions. This permanent, full-time role involves managing areas such as insurance, catering, and compliance to ensure high-quality services for students and staff. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in operations management being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations, compliance, or service contracts is an advantage.
• Proven track record of building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key operational functions across the school.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external providers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Flexible approach

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to oversee key operational functions across our busy school. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this role is pivotal in ensuring smooth day to day running of services and compliance with relevant standards.

The Role

The Operations Manager will take responsibility for areas including insurance, coach services, catering, lettings, utilities, administration, and compliance. You will work closely with colleagues, external providers, and the wider school community to deliver high quality services that support our students and staff.

Salary and Terms

Salary: up to £45,000

Full time, all year round, permanent

Start date: December 2025

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and strong attention to detail. Experience in managing operations, compliance, or service contracts will be an advantage, along with a flexible and solution focused approach.

About the Team

This role sits within the Bursary team, which is headed up by the Director of Finance and Operations and also includes the Finance, Estates and IT functions.

How To Apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement. We cannot accept CVs alone.

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 @ 11:59pm

Interviews will be held: TBC

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

About Us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12-acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.

Note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to sponsor overseas applicants.

Safeguarding Information

Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.