Regional Projects & Operations Lead - Education

GLF Schools; Banstead; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

GLF Schools is recruiting for four Regional Projects and Operations Lead positions across our main regions and the secondary phase. The role involves coordinating cross-functional projects, working with Headteachers and Directors, and delivering key priorities for schools within travel regions.

Hybrid working is available, with a 36-hour week and 52 weeks per year, and term-time flexibility may be considered where operationally feasible.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects, operational initiatives or change programmes in large organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to own initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges.
• Adaptable, resilient and focused on positive outcomes for schools, staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Has experience leading projects, operational initiatives or change programmes in large organisations involving multiple stakeholders.
• Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on what matters most.
• Brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and enjoys helping schools overcome challenges and make progress.
• Is adaptable, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for schools, staff and pupils.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational coordination

Change management

Job description

GLF Schools is recruiting for four Regional Projects and Operations Lead positions across our main regions and the secondary phase. The role involves coordinating cross-functional projects, working with Headteachers and Directors, and delivering key priorities for schools within travel regions.

Hybrid working is available, with a 36-hour week and 52 weeks per year, and term-time flexibility may be considered where operationally feasible.