Operations Manager, Colchester Hub

At LIFE Education our Mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

To help us with this, we are looking to appoint an Operations Manager for our Colchester Hub to work closely with the Executive Headteachers, reporting directly to the Chief Finance & Operational Officer.

The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of the schools within the designated hub, by implementing operational best practices and managing resources effectively, in line with the Trust's Purpose & Priorities.

Key Responsibilities for the role include; Operational Oversight, Operational Cohesion, Financial Management, Human Resources and Site Management.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a certificate or diploma in School Business Management or a relevant professional qualification in financial management/HR.
• Experience at Senior Operational Level in a school or education setting or in Financial Management with a track record of delivering strategic goals.
• Experience managing a team.
• Have significantly contributed to the implementation of projects or initiatives that made a demonstrable impact.
• Organisational & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proficiency in using various IT systems & software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a range of colleagues
• An understanding of, and practicing confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a pressured environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships as part of a team and to work independently.
• Be organised & efficient
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage your own workload.

In return we can offer you:

• Supportive and friendly colleagues.
• Happy, friendly and well-behaved pupils/
• Opportunities to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment in a fantastic school community.
• High-quality continuous professional development.
• An all-inclusive and supportive Senior Leadership Team and Multi Academy Trust
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to TES Develop
• Retail discounts

Applications: Please forward your completed application form, together with a letter of application and supporting paperwork to Peter Whitelock, Chief People Officer to recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com by 9 am on Monday 13th May 2024. Shortlisting will be conducted on 13th May 2024 and interviews will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024. A copy of the Trust's Application Form can be found on the Trust website.

For further information about this role, please contact Vicky Smith, Trust People Manager via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com. Visits to the Trust and schools are welcomed