Senior Operations & Compliance Leader

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London seeks an exceptional Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead the day-to-day operations so the Chief Operating Officer can focus on strategy and growth. This is a senior role with breadth and impact across multiple sites and services.

You will deputise for the COO with senior leaders, oversee site operations, digital services, and Oakfield teams, and own statutory compliance including health and safety, premises, fire and data protection as Privacy Officer.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in a complex or regulated organisation.
• Strong track record in statutory compliance and safeguarding.
• Practical experience of data protection and privacy matters.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the COO with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders.
• Lead site operations, digital services and Oakfield teams through three director-level reports.
• Own health and safety, premises, fire and data protection compliance as Privacy Officer.
• Keep operations inspection-ready and drive high-quality standards across departments.
• Lead operational aspects of inclusivity and sustainability programmes and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Data protection

Safeguarding

Strategic planning

Job description

Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London seeks an exceptional Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead the day-to-day operations so the Chief Operating Officer can focus on strategy and growth. This is a senior role with breadth and impact across multiple sites and services.

You will deputise for the COO with senior leaders, oversee site operations, digital services, and Oakfield teams, and own statutory compliance including health and safety, premises, fire and data protection as Privacy Officer.