Assistant Operations Manager (Admissions)
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: A GBP 40,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time role (37.5 hours per week) (Requires flexibility to attend events, some of which may occur during evenings or weekends, with time off in lieu provided)
Closing Date: Friday 5 September 2025
The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250:acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.
The Role
The Assistant Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the effective day:to:day operations of the Admissions department. This includes the planning, coordination, and delivery of key activities such as Open Days, testing sessions, and engagement events.
The role will also focus on driving continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing operational processes and procedures. Working closely with the wider Admissions team, the Assistant Operations Manager will help optimise workflows, maintain accurate records, and support the use of admissions:related technologies.
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills Required:
* Event and Project Management
* Confident in planning and delivering events like Open Days and assessments
* Process Improvement
* Skilled in reviewing and refining operational workflows
* Team Supervision
* Experience in guiding junior staff and coordinating team efforts
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Strong communication skills to manage internal relationships
* Administrative Proficiency
* Accurate record:keeping and task management
* Tech:Savvy
* Enjoy technology and use it to improve practices.
* Comfortable with learning new systems and digital tools.
* Knowledgeable in using Microsoft 365 software
* Data Monitoring
* Able to track performance and support service delivery
Skills / Personal Competencies:
* Proactive
* Takes initiative and solves problems independently
* Collaborative
* Works well with others and supports team success
* Adaptable
* Thrives in a fast:paced, changing environment
* Customer:Focused
* Committed to delivering excellent service
* Detail:Oriented
* Maintains high standards and accuracy
* Organised
* Manages time and priorities effectively
* Professional
* Discreet, reliable, and represents the department and School at the highest standards
* Enjoy technology
* Unafraid of learning new systems, and ready to use technology for reducing workload and streamlining processes
Benefits
* Competitive contributory occupational pension scheme
* Death in service benefit up to the age of 70 (if not already included in occupational pension scheme)
* Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
* Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to A GBP 50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
* Personal Accident insurance
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* School fee remission (subject to eligibility).
* Membership of the School Sports Centre
* Membership of the Schools 9:hole golf course at a reduced subscription
* Participation in a Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
* Lunches, during your normal working day
* Free on:site parking
* Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
* Use of the School Library to borrow books and other media
* Continuing professional development as part of our talent management programme
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