Operations Team Leader

Independent Schools Association (ISA); England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent boarding and day school in England is seeking an Operations Team Leader to oversee maintenance and housekeeping teams. The role requires a strong background in facilities management and a proactive attitude. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring safety, compliance, and the overall presentation of the school estate. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of school operations and events.

Qualifications

• Strong background in facilities or estates management.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure safety, compliance, and presentation.
• Support statutory checks and manage contractor relationships.
• Contribute to smooth school operations and events.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Heathfield School is seeking a proactive and experienced Operations Team Leader to join our welcoming independent boarding and day school.

This vital, hands-on role involves leading the maintenance and housekeeping teams, ensuring the school estate is safe, compliant, and well-presented. You will combine practical skills with effective team leadership, support statutory checks, manage contractors, and contribute to the smooth running of school operations and events.

Candidates with a strong background in facilities or estates management and a proactive, can-do attitude are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure safety, compliance, and presentation of the school estate.
• Combine practical skills with effective team leadership in daily operations.
• Support statutory checks and manage relationships with contractors to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Contribute to the smooth running of school operations and events.

Qualifications

• Strong background in facilities or estates management.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with hands-on approach.