Operations Manager Plymouth, England
Job description
The Role
About the School – Kings School
King’s School and Nursery is a co-educational independent school for children of nursery age up to 11 years old, set in a small setting based in the Mannamead area of Plymouth City. Kings School provides a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning thirteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.
About the role
Key Responsibilities will include, (but not limited to):
- Take accountability for everything in the ‘back office’ of the school.
- Sit on the School Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as the most senior non-academic member of staff.
- Establish strong and purposeful relationships across stakeholder groups including school-based colleagues; headteachers; parents; Pod and SSC colleagues
- Ensure the safe, smooth and efficient running of the school so teachers and other academic staff can concentrate on delivering an outstanding holistic education.
- Work together with finance colleagues in the central team to inform and track against school budgets and observe core finance processes linked to reporting, invoicing and debt collection
- Ensure the school meets regulatory requirements in all areas
- Ensure the school buildings and facilities are up to standard, clean, safe and fit for purpose
- Lead projects related to additional revenue generation by utilising the places and spaces the school has: such as sports facilities or buildings
- Support people related issues and questions, with guidance from the central HR team, including the management of pre-employment checks for staff and contractors
- Support the local implementation of projects that impact school operations such as IT system upgrades, student and staff device management, and people initiatives.
- Business partner the Headteacher on all operational matters and with Pod Finance Manager to ensure adherence to budget
- Deliver improved commercial performance through organic growth and operational excellence strategies
Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you have will a successful track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, with a commercial and operational focus. We would also expect;
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone
- Ability and presence to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision, and be able to manage concurrent projects and priorities
- Commerciality – ability to take decisions weighing up the costs and benefits
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Professional development
- School fee discount
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and completed application form to: Kelly Ainsworth at [email protected]. Please note we do not accept CVs without a fully completed application form.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
