Trust Operations Manager

Permanent Post
Full Time (37 Hours Per Week), Full Year
Band H, £46,142 To £49,282 FTE 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage operational services across Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Settlebeck School, and a local primary school within our Trust.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape operational excellence across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality support services that enable our schools to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of support staff across the schools.
•    Line manage the Office Manager and Deputy Facilities Manager.
•    Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of support systems, procedures, and policies.
•    Act as a key liaison between teaching staff, support teams, and senior leadership.
•    Represent Operational Support at Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings.
•    Oversee induction, training, appraisal, and mentoring for operations staff.
•    Motivate and develop team members to ensure high performance and service delivery.
•    Manage team budgets effectively, ensuring compliance with Trust financial procedures.
•    Support Headteachers in developing and implementing business planning across the schools.

What We’re Looking For:
•    Proven leadership and management experience in an operational or educational setting.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a collaborative team culture.
•    Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
•    Commitment to the values and vision of our Trust.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the educational experience of our students by ensuring our schools run smoothly and efficiently.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.