Regional Operations Leader - Hybrid (Education)

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kemnal Academies Trust in Essex seeks an Interim Regional Operations Manager to stabilise day-to-day operations across multiple academies, lead non-teaching operations and drive process improvements.

Based at Hylands Regional Office with hybrid working, you will report to Senior Regional Business Manager, travel to academies as required, and mentor front-office teams to ensure compliance and high standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience; experience in schools/educational settings essential.
• Flexible, hybrid working experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR, payroll and admin processes across multiple academies.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR standards and maintain SCR/Audit records.
• Support local financial operations including budget monitoring and procurement below tender thresholds.
• Collaborate with Estates/Facilities and central teams to maintain safe, compliant school premises.
• Oversee staff training allocations and performance reviews, contributing to business continuity plans.

Skills

HR administration

GDPR knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Driver's licence

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

MIS software

Accounting software

Job description

Kemnal Academies Trust in Essex seeks an Interim Regional Operations Manager to stabilise day-to-day operations across multiple academies, lead non-teaching operations and drive process improvements.

Based at Hylands Regional Office with hybrid working, you will report to Senior Regional Business Manager, travel to academies as required, and mentor front-office teams to ensure compliance and high standards.