School Operations Lead: Safe, Efficient, Impactful Learning

Lift Bexleyheath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a proactive School Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations, finance, facilities and compliance. You'll bring together HR, IT, catering and admin to keep the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently, with a hands-on approach and strong relationship building across teams.

Located just 30 minutes from central London, the role offers visibility, problem solving and opportunities to improve systems while delivering a high-quality environment for students

Qualifications

• Experience in school operations or business support.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple functions.
• Knowledge of facilities management, health & safety and data protection.
• Ability to manage procurement, budgets and financial processes.
• Strong communication skills and relationship building with staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school's administration and operational teams, ensuring high standards across all areas.
• Driving high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection.
• Overseeing facilities, estates, catering, cleaning and IT services.
• Supporting HR coordination, including recruitment, induction, performance management, procurement, finance and budget administration.
• Coordinating staffing cover and key people processes.
• Managing lettings, transport, communications and wider operational logistics.
• Acting as the key link between the school and central and regional support teams.
• Support with the creation and implementation of the school marketing plan; ensure school follows Trust-wide brand guidelines; manage school website and social media.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and the overall efficiency of school operations.

Skills

Operational leadership

Facilities management

Project management

Health & safety

Data protection

HR coordination

Procurement & finance

Budget administration

Communications

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a proactive School Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations, finance, facilities and compliance. You'll bring together HR, IT, catering and admin to keep the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently, with a hands-on approach and strong relationship building across teams.

Located just 30 minutes from central London, the role offers visibility, problem solving and opportunities to improve systems while delivering a high-quality environment for students