Operations Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £37,433 - £39,937 per annum (Actual Salary)
Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET days and 20 additional working days)
Operations Manager – Education
M&M Supply is recruiting on behalf of a successful and welcoming primary school in Bristol for an experienced Operations Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated leadership team, taking responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the school's operational, administrative and compliance functions. You'll play a key role in ensuring staff and pupils have a safe, efficient and well-managed environment in which to thrive.
This position would suit an experienced School Business Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager or Senior Administrator looking to progress within the education sector.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will lead the school's professional services and operational functions, ensuring efficient systems and processes are in place across the school.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing the school's administration and operational teams.
- Overseeing health and safety, statutory compliance and risk management.
- Developing and maintaining effective operational systems and procedures.
- Supporting senior leaders with strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Managing site compliance, data protection and safeguarding administration.
- Coordinating contractors, visitors and external agencies.
- Producing reports and operational data for senior leadership.
- Ensuring school policies and procedures remain compliant with current legislation.
- Supporting financial and resource management where required.
- Promoting continuous improvement across all operational functions.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in an Operations Manager, School Business Manager or senior administration role.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Experience managing compliance, health & safety and operational processes.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems (or similar).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, professional and solution-focused approach.
Experience working within a school or education environment would be highly desirable but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Salary: £37,433 - £39,937 per annum (Actual Salary)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
Safeguarding
M&M Supply is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with current legislation.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Operations Manager looking to make a real impact within education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through M&M Supply and take the next step in your career.
Pay: £39,649.00-£42,301.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
