Operations Manager: Administration & HR

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking an Operations Manager (Administration & HR) to lead administrative support and HR functions. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and leadership skills, with experience in a school or similar fast-paced environment. They will manage a team and ensure effective prioritisation in their role. A generous benefits package is included, with opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Continued investment in professional development

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team.
• Experience in a school or academy setting is desirable.
• Minimum of two years in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and HR support across the academy.
• Ensure effective prioritization of time and workload.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Operations Manager (Administration & HR). This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that comprehensive administrative and HR support is provided across Richmond Hill Academy.

Potential applicants should ideally have:

• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise time and work.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Previous experience in a school or academy setting is desirable, or a minimum of two years in a fast‑paced office environment.

What the school offers its staff

Within The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE), we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to Work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.