Head of operations

St Antony's College is seeking an experienced operational leader to oversee our accommodation, catering, hospitality and events services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior operations professional to lead customer-facing teams across a diverse and busy environment, combining student accommodation, catering, conferences, events and front-of-house services.

Reporting to the Bursar (COO), you will manage the Accommodation Manager, Head Chef, Steward and Events Coordinators, supporting them to deliver excellent service standards while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance and financial sustainability.

You will be responsible for leading and developing operational teams, ensuring services are delivered professionally, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing high-performing operational teams, with a visible and engaged management style
• Providing hands-on, practical support for operational teams during periods of peak demand, staff absence or complex activity
• Improving operational processes, systems and staffing arrangements to enhance efficiency, service quality and performance
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, health and safety, safeguarding and environmental requirements
• Monitoring budgets and analysing pr...