Senior Operations Leader, Education & Compliance

ISC group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London is seeking a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations, including site operations, digital services and capital projects. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires a strong track record in governance, safeguarding and data protection.

You will deputise for the COO with senior stakeholders, drive consistent standards, and champion inclusivity and sustainability across Alleyn’s multi-site estate.

Qualifications

• Significant senior operational leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or regulated organisation.
• Strong track record in statutory compliance and governance.
• Practical experience of data protection and safeguarding in an educational setting.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior leadership

Operational leadership

Statutory compliance

Data protection

Budgeting and finance

Job description

Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London is seeking a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations, including site operations, digital services and capital projects. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires a strong track record in governance, safeguarding and data protection.

You will deputise for the COO with senior stakeholders, drive consistent standards, and champion inclusivity and sustainability across Alleyn’s multi-site estate.