Operations Manager

Civvy Street Magazine; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid holiday

Benefits package

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee site and facilities services, ensuring a high quality, efficient operation for staff and pupils.

The role requires experienced leadership, contract tendering, and responsibility for financial control, audits, and compliance with safety regulations. The position is a full-time, permanent role based at Ipswich High School.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management and leading a team.
• Skilled in tendering contracts and managing external providers.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality site and facilities service.
• Lead the facilities team and manage external providers to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain financial and contractual control for the site and report to senior management.
• Ensure a safe, pleasant environment for staff and students.

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, all year round plus 6 weeks paid holiday

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Ipswich High School is looking for an Operations Manager to help deliver the school's aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient, high quality and effective site and facilities service, and a safe, pleasant environment for staff and students.

You will be an experienced team leader with extensive knowledge in site management. You will be skilled in tendering contracts and managing external providers to ensure they are working as efficiently as possible. You will have financial and contractual control for your area and be familiar with H&S regulations, overseeing annual audits and reporting back to senior management.

You will also be a customer centric, confident, self-motivated professional with excellent attention to detail, who is not afraid to positively challenge and offer solutions for improvement.

About the School

Ipswich High School is a leading independent school in Suffolk, educating over 500 pupils aged 3-18. The school is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Woolverstone Hall, amongst 84 acres with superb facilities.

Closing date: Monday, 24th March 2025 at 9am.

If you require any further information, please ring 01473 780201.

Ipswich High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff are expected to share and support this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS and reference check prior to appointment.

An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

https://www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk/vacancies/