Area Operations Manager
Inspired Learning Group
Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
Contract term: Permanent
Location: South of England
Start date: ASAP
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We are seeking an Area Operations Manager to join the operations team at Inspired Learning Group. This fantastic role would be ideal for someone looking for the next step in their career and comes at a genuinely exciting time to join Inspired Learning Group.
Inspired Learning Group is a growing group of independent senior schools, preparatory schools and nurseries in the UK. We take great pride in each one of them, supporting them enthusiastically in the achievement of excellence. We do this by striving to inspire each individual pupil to achieve the personal and social development and the academic result which best matches his or her personality and talents.
The role of the Area Operations Manager role is to lead and manage all aspects of the operations and facilities of the cluster schools and nurseries. Based within a through school or larger property within your cluster you will manage the strategic and day to day operation of the sites within your cluster.
Based approximately 80% in main cluster "Through School" and 20% of your time in other cluster schools/nurseries. Remote working required.
As one of our Area Operations Manager you will ensure that the operational running of the schools within the cluster and all staff within operational departments are supported. You will work closely with the Heads and Nursery managers in your cluster.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills/expertise:
* Successful senior management experience, to include strategic planning, administration, financial management and project control.
* Experience of managing health and safety, e.g. IOSH Managing Safety
* Experience of property and facilities and/or site development.
* Experience of being a leader of multiple teams, managing HR, performance management, operational and budgetary priorities.
* Experience of working as part of a wider leadership team.
This role will suit someone who is detail orientated and strategic at the same time, someone with a broad range of skills gained from hospitality, leisure or multi-site management background.
Your workload will be varied and require confidentiality, discretion and empathy. You will be the custodian of all inspection documentation including policies for Inspired Learning Group.
You will be welcomed and as a member of staff at Inspired Learning Group you will benefit from the following;
* Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
* Ongoing coaching from the management team
* School fee discount
* Pension scheme
* Refer a friend scheme up to £750
* Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world
* Employee Assistance Programme.
If you feel you have the skills and attributes for this role we welcome your application. Please apply by clicking https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/
A full Job description is available on request.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact Tom Havard our Head of Recruitment on or
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).