Operations Manager | High-Performing Secondary School | Bromley

Marchant Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Operations Manager for a high-performing secondary school in Bromley. The role, based in England, focuses on coordinating people, processes, and resources to ensure efficient operations and a positive environment for staff and students.

The ideal candidate will have background in school operations or senior support roles; experience with facilities, HR support and budgeting is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in school operations or senior support roles.
• Strong organisational and budgetary skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operational and administrative functions
• Managing suppliers, contractors and service agreements
• Supporting premises, facilities and health & safety processes
• Coordinating operational budgets and expenditure
• Reviewing systems and introducing process improvements
• Supporting HR, recruitment and staff administration
• Assisting with school events and projects
• Producing reports for senior leaders

Skills

School operations

Facilities management

Budget coordination

Staff administration

Job description

The smooth running of a school depends on strong organisation, effective systems and people who take ownership. A high-performing secondary school in Bromley is seeking an experienced School Operations Manager to join its business support team on a full-time, permanent basis from October Half Term 2026.

This is a broad and varied position suited to someone who enjoys coordinating people, processes and resources. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help ensure the school's operational functions run efficiently while supporting a positive environment for both staff and students.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Overseeing day-to-day operational and administrative functions

• Managing suppliers, contractors and service agreements

• Supporting premises, facilities and health & safety processes

• Coordinating operational budgets and expenditure

• Reviewing systems and introducing process improvements

• Supporting HR, recruitment and staff administration

• Assisting with school events, projects and wider operational planning

• Producing reports and information for senior leaders

The School

The school has developed a strong reputation for academic achievement, high expectations and a supportive culture. Its business support team is an important part of the wider school community, with staff encouraged to take ownership, develop professionally and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience in school operations, business management, facilities, office management or a similar senior support role.

You'll be highly organised, confident managing competing priorities and comfortable working with senior colleagues, suppliers and external organisations. Previous education experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £42,000 - £52,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• October Half Term 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Excellent transport links