Trust Operations Manager
37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Grade K/L (depending on experience)
Salary Range: £45,091 - £60,771
Start date: flexible
Are you an experienced business and operations leader, ready to make a real impact in education and our local community? Our small but ambitious Trust of 1 secondary and 2 primary schools is now seeking a Trust Operations Manager. The successful candidate will oversee HR, Estates, Health & Safety, Events, Contracted Services, and the day‑to‑day operations of Newbury Academy Trust.
As a key member of the Trust’s leadership team, you will:
* Lead and line‑manage the HR team, ensuring effective recruitment, compliance, and staff wellbeing.
* Oversee estates and facilities, ensuring safe, sustainable, and well‑maintained environments.
* Act as Health & Safety lead, embedding best practice across all schools.
* Manage Contracted services, including Catering and Cleaning
* Coordinate Trust‑wide events and community engagement activities.
* Drive operational excellence, supporting Headteachers and Senior Leaders across the Trust.
There is no fixed blueprint as to where you could currently be working. However, proven experience in business management and operations, id...