Strategic School Operations & Contracts Manager

Principal Recruitment; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Principal Recruitment seeks an experienced School Operations & Contracts Manager for a Catholic secondary school in West London. The role oversees site operations, facilities, contracts and support services to ensure safe, efficient day-to-day running.

You will work with SLT and staff to own operational processes, contractor management, premises compliance and facilities improvements, maintaining a well‑functioning learning environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in an Operations Manager/Contracts Manager role.
• Experience managing contractors and service-level agreements.
• Strong understanding of premises management, health and safety, compliance.
• Experience overseeing budgets, procurement and contract negotiations.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the school premises and facilities.
• Manage external contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor contracts, renewals and procurement processes.
• Ensure health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Manage budgets relating to premises, facilities, contracts and operational services.
• Review supplier performance and negotiate costs.
• Oversee site staff and coordinate responsibilities to ensure the effective running of the school.
• Support the management of security, access arrangements, cleaning, catering and other essential school services.
• Maintain accurate records, compliance documentation, risk assessments and contractor information.
• Coordinate site arrangements for school events, lettings and out-of-hours activities.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to identify operational improvements and support the school's strategic objectives.

Kenntnisse

Operations Mgmt

Contract Mgmt

Premises Mgmt

Budgeting

Health & Safety

Procurement

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Recruitment seeks an experienced School Operations & Contracts Manager for a Catholic secondary school in West London. The role oversees site operations, facilities, contracts and support services to ensure safe, efficient day-to-day running.

You will work with SLT and staff to own operational processes, contractor management, premises compliance and facilities improvements, maintaining a well‑functioning learning environment for pupils and staff.