Strategic Operations Director — Estates & Compliance

Girl's Schools Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen's School, located in Greater London, seeks an experienced and commercially astute Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role directs the School's commercial and operational support functions, including Estates, Risk & Compliance, Health & Safety, and Catering, and oversees St Helen's Enterprises Ltd to drive commercial performance in line with the School's mission.

Qualifications

• Senior operational or commercial leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build relationships across a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across lettings, the Sports Complex and wider enterprise activity.
• Oversee financial governance, budgeting support and termly billing/credit control.
• Manage the 21-acre estate, capital projects and the School's 10-year maintenance plan.
• Lead the School's Risk & Compliance Framework, including Health & Safety, GDPR and business continuity planning.
• Support governance reporting to the Board and its Committees.
• Act as senior point of contact for parents on commercial finance matters, including scholarships, bursaries and hardship support.

Job description

St Helen's School, located in Greater London, seeks an experienced and commercially astute Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role directs the School's commercial and operational support functions, including Estates, Risk & Compliance, Health & Safety, and Catering, and oversees St Helen's Enterprises Ltd to drive commercial performance in line with the School's mission.