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Are you an experienced operations manager, school business professional, or public sector leader looking for a role where your organisational skills directly improve the lives of children? We are seeking a collaborative and highly organised Operations & Business Lead to oversee support services across two of our specialist schools. Both sites provide tailored, high-quality education and care for young people (aged 5-19) with Autism and complex needs. One site is fully rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, and the other has achieved 'Outstanding' ratings for its exceptional student behaviour and personal development provisions. In this role, you will be the backbone of both schools-managing the environments, budgets, and support teams so that our frontline educational staff can focus entirely on the well-being and growth of our students.
Job Responsibility
Overseeing the day-to-day HR processes, supporting staff welfare, and managing the multi-disciplinary admin teams
Managing the schools' budgets responsibly, ensuring excellent resource allocation, cost efficiency, and accurate financial reporting
Ensuring strict compliance with safeguarding, health & safety regulations, and education frameworks
Overseeing the smooth running of essential facilities, including estates management, ICT, catering, and housekeeping
Requirements
Team Leadership: A proven track record of managing diverse operational or support teams (e.g., in a school, charity, housing association, civil service, or healthcare setting)
Robust Budget Management: Strong financial literacy with experience setting, monitoring, and reporting on complex budgets
Compliance & Safeguarding: A thorough understanding of health & safety legislation, and a deep commitment to regulatory compliance and safeguarding
Excellent Communication: The ability to build strong, trusted relationships with staff, suppliers, and regulatory bodies across two locations
Nice to have
A recognised professional qualification (such as a Diploma in School Business Management, CSBM/DSBM, ILM, or a finance/HR qualification)
Practical experience navigating HR policies and procedures