School Operations & Compliance Leader

Orbis Education And Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff seeks an experienced School Operations Manager to lead operational functions and support the senior leadership team. You will oversee administration, HR, facilities, health and safety, budgets, GDPR, catering and regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to delivering high-quality education and care in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school business, operations or management role.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational functions.
• Confidence working with budgets, systems and data.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, families and external professionals.
• Commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across school operations including administration, data management and facilities.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage facilities, premises and health and safety compliance.
• Monitor budgets and financial administration within the school.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and effective information management.
• Coordinate catering and cleaning services and support inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and support staff across functions to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Organisation skills

Compliance knowledge

Health and safety

Budgeting

Data systems

Stakeholder relationships

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience in school environment

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Birchwood School in Cardiff seeks an experienced School Operations Manager to lead operational functions and support the senior leadership team. You will oversee administration, HR, facilities, health and safety, budgets, GDPR, catering and regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to delivering high-quality education and care in a specialist setting.