Academy Operations Manager

Charnwood College is looking to recruit an Academy Operations Manager to join our dynamic and highly skilled team.

This is an important and high-profile role working as part of the Academy Senior Leadership Team and in collaboration with the Central Operations Team. The Operations Manager will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the Academy's operations and key school support services in the areas of Administration, Health & Safety, Maintenance & Facilities, Catering, Cleaning and Finance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year – permanent position.

About our Academy

Charnwood College is part of the David Ross Education Trust.  As such, we are committed to giving every student attending our academy a world-class education.

Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in community citizenship are at the heart of who we are and what we do.  We must provide our young people with rich opportunities to ensure they become their academic best, are ambitious, aspirational, courageous and respectful in their daily lives.

Adults who work at Charnwood College are all responsible for the future success of the students who have chosen to be educated here. The learning environment we create and maintain will ensure they lead successful and happy lives. They will acquire the knowledge they need to progress through the key milestones in our education system and embark on careers of their choosing. As well as knowledge, we must also educate them with the ‘cultural capital’ that they need to become the future citizens of their communities so that they develop into adults who will champion change in society, guided by a strong sense of discipline and moral purpose. The culture in which students will be immersed at Charnwood College is therefore determined by the adults who work here. It is everyone’s responsibility to work consistently to implement the shared culture of the academy.

Who we are looking for 

The successful candidate would preferably be educated to degree level or have proven, previous experience of working in an operational management role, either in the public or private sector.  Minimum qualification requirements are 5 GCSEs (A* to C or equivalent), including English and Mathematics and be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

You must be able to work independently with little supervision, participate in senior meetings and manage extensive, ever-changing demands. The successful candidate must be highly organised, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure. Previous experience of managing small teams is essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders are important. As is, the ability to organise, lead and motivate staff at all levels and experience of successfully managing contracts and contractors.

You will be expected to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people across the Trust with a willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed to promote inclusion at all levels.

Always maintain strict confidentiality and integrity and work sensitively when collaborating with all colleagues.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 per annum (SPOT Salary)

• Access to generous defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

• 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

About the David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), of which Charnwood College is part, has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and thus transform their life chances.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment for our staff and students.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘here’ .

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.