Trust Operations and Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Trafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trust Operations and Safety Manager to enhance the quality of service across its schools. This role demands a blend of leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a positive atmosphere for both students and staff. Join this caring Trust and make a significant impact in the educational sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in action planning and working with staff to achieve goals.
• Understanding of estate and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety Compliance across the Trust.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to maintain a smooth operation.

Skills

Management and leadership experience

Health and Safety management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Trust Operations and Safety Manager, Trafford

Location: Trafford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f8a1da672006

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

The Achieve and Learn Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Trust Operations and Safety Manager responsible for delivering a high-quality, professional service to all our Trust schools.

Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, responsible for ensuring high standards of Health & Safety Compliance and Estates Management across the Trust. Working in collaboration with members of the Senior Leadership Team at each school within the Trust, the successful postholder will ensure each school runs smoothly and is a high-quality environment to learn and work.

The role demands strong organisational and people management skills and an ability to prioritise workloads. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to maintain a sense of calm in a busy school environment.

We are looking for someone with:

• Management and leadership experience, preferably within an education setting.
• Experience of action planning and working with staff to ensure goals are swiftly achieved.
• Understanding of estate/operations management.
• Experience of managing Health and Safety, with a NEBOSH qualification.
• The ability to inspire confidence and think creatively.
• A commitment to always place our students at the center of all decision making.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Trust, take ownership of the role, and make it their own. The post offers the opportunity to join a great team and an aspirational and caring Trust of which to be a vital part.

If you would like to apply to be part of our Trust at this exciting time, please visit the ‘Job Vacancies’ page on our school websites Altrincham College / Reddish Vale High School where you will find an application form and more information on the schools within our Trust.

Closing Date: Monday 19 May 2025 at 12 Noon
Interview date: Thursday 5 June 2025