Regional Operations Manager

OneSchool Global; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Free breakfast and lunches

On-site free parking

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff referral scheme

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

OneSchool Global UK is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve a diverse portfolio of operational services across our 23 campuses and Regional Support Office.

You will combine operational management, governance, compliance, systems oversight and service improvement, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations. The role involves strategy delivery, change implementation, budget oversight and risk management across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational functions in a complex or regulated environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational initiatives across multiple locations and drive service improvements.
• Embed consistent processes and governance frameworks across the region.
• Provide expert operational support and manage risk, budget and performance across campuses.

Skills

Operational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Change management

Budget oversight

Regulated environment experience

Job description

At OneSchool Global UK, our campuses rely on strong, effective operational support to ensure students and staff have the environment they need to thrive. We are seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve a diverse portfolio of operational services across our UK network of 23 campuses and Regional Support Office.

This is a broad and varied leadership role that combines operational management, governance, compliance, systems oversight and service improvement. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring our regional operations remain efficient, compliant, resilient and focused on delivering an excellent customer experience.

About The Role

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys making things work better. You will lead operational initiatives, embed consistent processes, drive service improvements and provide expert operational support across our geographically dispersed organisation.

Your remit will span a wide range of services including:

• Operational strategy delivery and change implementation
• Business administration, systems and workflow management
• Business continuity and operational resilience
• Insurance administration and claims management
• Policy, process and governance frameworks
• Financial management and budget oversight
• Service performance monitoring and risk management
• Team leadership and stakeholder engagement across the organisation

Working closely with campus leaders and senior stakeholders, you will use data, insight and sound judgement to identify opportunities for improvement, manage risks and ensure consistent operational standards are maintained across the region.

About You

You will be an experienced operational leader with a track record of managing complex services across multiple locations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience leading operational functions within a complex or regulated environment
• Can confidently influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders
• Is equally comfortable developing strategy and delivering practical solutions
• Has strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and problem-solving skills
• Thrives on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Can successfully lead change and embed new ways of working
• Enjoys balancing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Experience within education would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience gained in other regulated sectors.

Why you’ll love working with us

At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension and Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
• High-quality, technology-empowered working environments.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.

About OSG

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Our safeguarding statement

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation.

OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.