Operations Manager - Educational Admissions Services

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,143 - 44,075; Full time

Job summary

FSCE Ltd, based in Reading, seeks an Operations Manager to lead admissions testing services and drive continuous improvement. The role involves overseeing project delivery, supplier management, event coordination and service development, reporting to the Director of Operations and ensuring an excellent school experience.

The successful candidate will have strong operational and project management experience, be highly organised, proactive and adaptable in a fast-moving environment, and share a

Qualifications

• Strong operational and project management experience.
• Ability to lead complex programmes and deliver on deadlines.
• Builds positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Analyses processes and implements improvements effectively.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-moving environment.
• Shares commitment to educational opportunity and social mobility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities including project delivery, supplier management, event coordination, and service development.
• Lead and manage stakeholder engagement to ensure a consistent excellent experience for schools.
• Report to the Director of Operations and provide performance insights.
• Drive continuous improvement across admissions testing services.

Skills

Operational management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Organised

Adaptable

Job description

FSCE Ltd, based in Reading, seeks an Operations Manager to lead admissions testing services and drive continuous improvement. The role involves overseeing project delivery, supplier management, event coordination and service development, reporting to the Director of Operations and ensuring an excellent school experience.

The successful candidate will have strong operational and project management experience, be highly organised, proactive and adaptable in a fast-moving environment, and share a