The successful candidate will:
* Model and promote the values and ethos of the school and the Trust. Work within all Trust and school policies and procedures maintaining and modelling the vision and values at all times. Support the Head in the operational running of the school, responsible for Estate Management, Contract Management, HR, Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Administration within the school. Identify and manage opportunities to generate income and reduce costs within the school, in particular, work with other Hub Operations Manager(s) where applicable, in identifying and delivering cost savings. Lead and manage the Support Staff function across the two schools, and to build capacity through training and development and staff deployment. Improve efficiencies and effectiveness in all areas of business, operational and administrative work. Ensure the school uses its resources effectively and efficiently. Act as Clerk for local governance meetings, along with staff hearings and panels. Be responsible for ensuring the budget and spend are accurate within set areas of responsibility. Consider effective Risk Management in all areas of work.
Key Areas:
* Estates, Asset and Facilities Management Responsible for the repairs, maintenance and development of the school buildings, infrastructure, land, furnishings, equipment and ICT systems. Work in conjunction with the Trust regarding any Capital Building needs. Manage and oversee the premises staff and contractors.
Contract Management:
* Actively and fully manage all contracts that relate to the school, wherever possible sharing procurement to secure value for money and including any negotiations, disputes or issues, including cleaning contracts and catering provision. Ensure the full procurement process is undertaken for all new contracts and that implementation of all new contracts is undertaken seamlessly.
Safeguarding:
* Ensure all safeguarding procedures and processes are in place and adhered to, particularly in relation to the Single Central Record and safer recruitment.
External Relations:
* Raise the profiles of the school and present it in a positive way to the local and wider community, in line with GST guidelines and policies. Oversee the production of high-quality school publications.
Income Generation and Cost Savings:
Identify and manage opportunities to generate income for the schools through a variety of means, e.g. fundraising, bids for improvement, utilisation of leasing space, renegotiation of hub-wide contracts, and improve efficiencies and promote cost savings.
Person Specification:
* Demonstrable significant experience in school business management OR Post graduate professional qualification in a relevant discipline OR School business management qualification (e.g. Diploma or Certificate in School Business Management). Knowledge and understanding of school issues and wider children’s services agendas. Project management skills. HR management experience. Evidence of successfully working with staff at all levels. High degree of complex problem‑solving skills. Able to communicate complex and contentious issues with a variety of audiences verbally and in writing. Able to work under a high degree of pressure and dealing with conflicting demands. Able to prioritise and meet challenging deadlines. Able to pull together plans / develop solutions. Working knowledge of relevant policies/legislation/codes of practice. Able to interpret advice / devise policies and procedures. Negotiating and influencing skills. Presentation skills. Able to use ICT systems and identify the contribution they can make to schools improvement. Excellent organisational skills.
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