School Operations Lead: Finance, HR & Estates

Ashwood Spencer Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashwood Spencer Academy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead key operational functions including finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance. You will work closely with the Principal and Trust services to ensure a safe, well-managed environment where pupils can flourish.

You will oversee HR and finance matters, act as the link between the academy and central Trust teams, manage a busy workload, develop teams and guide senior leaders on operational issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, business, operations or school business management environment.
• Experience managing a varied workload across multiple operational functions.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence with data and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academy's operational functions across finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Act as the primary link between the academy and Trust central teams, ensuring effective communication and support.
• Support financial management activities including procurement, purchase orders, budgeting, banking, payroll administration and financial compliance.
• Manage HR processes including sickness absence monitoring, payroll changes, recruitment administration, workforce records and maintenance of the Single Central Record.
• Oversee facilities and estates management, maintenance planning, service contracts, compliance testing and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and operational compliance obligations are met.
• Line manage the administration team, supporting performance, wellbeing and development.
• Provide operational leadership, guidance and specialist advice to senior leaders and governors.

Skills

Operations management

Finance management

HR management

Administration

Team leadership

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Payroll systems

Data reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashwood Spencer Academy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead key operational functions including finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance. You will work closely with the Principal and Trust services to ensure a safe, well-managed environment where pupils can flourish.

You will oversee HR and finance matters, act as the link between the academy and central Trust teams, manage a busy workload, develop teams and guide senior leaders on operational issues.