Operations Manager - Owlsmoor Primary School

The Circle Trust; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 29,436 - 32,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm, friendly and supportive team

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking an Operations Manager for Owlsmoor Primary School. The role is vital for maintaining an efficient school office and overseeing HR, health & safety, and IT functions. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. A full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary range of £29,436 - £32,970, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office management, accounts or HR.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school office, HR, health & safety, premises.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and students.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager - Owlsmoor Primary School

Grade 6 SCP 18-24 | Actual Salary (depending on experience) £29,436 - £32,970 (FTE £32,266 - £36,140). Full-time, Permanent, term time, plus 5 inset days and 2 weeks during school holidays. Immediate start.

We are seeking someone who can apply transferable office skills to a school environment and contribute to the lives of our students.

You may come from an administrative, office management, accounts or HR background. You will thrive in a fast-paced, diverse role where no two days are the same. You will be highly organised, a pragmatic problem solver, calm under pressure, and able to lead and influence others. Strong communication skills and enjoyment of daily interaction with staff, parents and children are essential.

As Operations Manager, you will be an invaluable part of our school community, creating a happy, efficient and effective working environment. You will be responsible for the management of the school’s office, HR, health & safety, premises, IT and data protection functions.

We offer

• A warm, friendly, supportive team
• A pivotal, diverse role at the heart of our school
• Opportunity to collaborate within The Circle Trust for professional growth

Responsibilities

• Manage the school office, HR, health & safety, premises, IT and data protection functions
• Lead and influence staff, maintain effective communication with parents and students
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Support administration, budgeting and operational processes as part of school leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office management, accounts or HR
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to solve problems pragmatically
• Calm under pressure with leadership and influencing abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

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