Operations Manager

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in England is looking for a proactive Operations Manager to oversee critical operational functions. The role involves managing insurance, transport, catering, and compliance to ensure smooth daily operations. Ideal candidates should excel in organisation and communication, with experience in service management being an advantage. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and is pivotal in supporting the school's success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing school operations or relevant fields.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with staff and students.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee insurance, transport, catering, lettings, and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards for operations.
• Build and maintain relationships across the school community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Operations Manager to oversee insurance, transport, catering, lettings, utilities, and compliance. The role ensures smooth daily operations, supports staff and students, and builds strong relationships across the school community.

Detail

The Role

Operations Manager

Salary: up to £45,000

Full time, all year round, permanent

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 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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the effective running of the school and play a vital role in supporting its success.

The 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.

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