Operations Manager - Reading School

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

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £33,143 to £44,075 Per year

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Permanent / Full-Time

Job category/type Administration / Clerical, Children's Services, Education, Schools

Full time - Permanent - 52 Weeks per year

Working as part of a dedicated and ambitious team within FSCE Ltd, we have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our admissions testing services.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee a range of operational activities including project delivery, supplier management, event coordination, service development and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that our schools receive a consistently excellent experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.

At FSCE, we support grammar and selective schools across the UK by delivering admissions testing services that help identify talent and create opportunities for young people.

Our work supports schools in making fair, consistent and robust admissions decisions, helping students from all backgrounds access high-quality educational opportunities.

As a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of Reading School, we are proud to combine commercial excellence with a strong social purpose. Every aspect of our work contributes to helping schools and students succeed, making this a rewarding role for someone who wants their work to have a genuine impact.

Based in Reading with some travel required, this is an opportunity to join a growing organisation, take ownership of key operational functions and help shape the future development of our services.

Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline.

Reading School/FSCE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.