Operations Manager — Admissions Testing & Service Improvement

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,143 - 44,075; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Operations Manager to lead admissions testing services, reporting to the Director of Operations. Based in Reading with some travel, you will oversee project delivery, supplier management, events, service development and stakeholder engagement to ensure an excellent experience for schools.

The role requires strong operational and project management experience, the ability to lead complex programmes, and a proactive, highly organised approach in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Has strong operational and project management experience.
• Can lead complex programmes and deliver successful outcomes to demanding deadlines.
• Builds positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Can analyse processes and implement improvements effectively.
• Is adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Shares our commitment to educational opportunity and social mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of admissions testing services.
• Oversee operational activities including project delivery, supplier management, event coordination, service development and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Operations Manager to lead admissions testing services, reporting to the Director of Operations. Based in Reading with some travel, you will oversee project delivery, supplier management, events, service development and stakeholder engagement to ensure an excellent experience for schools.

The role requires strong operational and project management experience, the ability to lead complex programmes, and a proactive, highly organised approach in a fast-moving