Operations Manager – BIG 3 Programme
The GORSE Academies Trust
Leeds
- New
- Salary:
- SO1 (SCP 23–25) £35,570–£37,562 Actual salary: £19,166 - £20,240
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 July 2026
Job overview
Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for sport, young people and high-impact programmes?
We are seeking an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our BIG 3 Programme (rowing, karate and volleyball), an ambitious initiative that provides students across The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE) with outstanding enrichment opportunities.
About the role
This is a dynamic and varied role where you will lead the operational delivery of the BIG 3 Programme across multiple trust establishments.
You will:
coordinate weekly sessions, fixtures and training across sites
manage logistics for events, competitions and trips
ensure safeguarding, compliance and risk management processes are robust
oversee budgets, bookings, transport and equipment
track participation and produce clear, impactful reports
communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external partners
promote the programme through newsletters and social media
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving and wants to contribute to something meaningful at scale.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
has experience managing operations, logistics or programmes across multiple sites
is highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused
has strong communication and stakeholder management skills
can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
is committed to safeguarding and supporting young people
Experience in education, sport or youth programmes is desirable but not essential.
Contract: 22.5 hours per week, term time only plus two working weeks
Why join us?
At GORSE, we are driven by our values of diligence, integrity, rectitude and kindness. This is a fantastic opportunity to:
shape and grow a high-profile, multi-sport programme
work across a network of high-performing trust establishments
make a genuine difference to young people’s experiences and opportunities
What we offer you
At GORSE, we are committed to supporting professionals at every stage of their career. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including:
membership of the local government pension scheme
a strong commitment to professional development and career-long support
access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week
a £2,000 cycle to work scheme
Attached documents
About The GORSE Academies Trust
- The GORSE Academies Trust
- Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley
- Leeds
- LS27 0LZ
- United Kingdom
GORSE has a well-known reputation for changing the deal for children and young adults who come from some of the most impoverished parts of the country. Our central mission is to ensure that we play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance. Consequently, our students and our professionals are in the vanguard of the national drive which seeks to prove that where teaching is excellent, leadership inspiring and behaviour standards exemplary all children excel regardless of background.
ALL CHILDREN EXCEL REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND
Because of the trust’s reputation, we are also seeing the development of a new approach to academisation which is bringing already strong and successful schools forward to convert as new partners within GORSE. Those schools recognise the enormous advantage that comes from belonging to a network of excellence in both leadership and teaching, and we as a trust recognise that there is much to be gained when great organisations are brought together.
WE AS A TRUST RECOGNISE THAT THERE IS MUCH TO BE GAINED WHEN GREAT ORGANISATIONS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER
Our final aim is to challenge the underperformance of other schools and academies through the excellence of our own work. In particular, we have sought to do this through taking advantage of the free schools programme and our trust will continue to look to develop new schools and to sponsor already existing schools in areas of significant educational underperformance. We believe that all great organisations have a role to play in agitating the system.
OUR SCHOOLS ARE HAPPY PLACES WHERE EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING HARD AND RECOGNISING THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS.
Our trust is also proud of its generosity in sharing ideas and approaches to the development of teaching and leadership with partners regionally and nationally. We are also humble, and take great enjoyment in learning from others including the very best practitioners nationally and internationally but also those struggling most in their work. This is because we believe that all schools contain areas of brilliance and it is for us as professionals to seek them out, understand their success and ensure that their magic is disseminated.
GORSE, of which GORSE SCITT is a central part, was awarded Teaching School Hub status in 2021. This saw the opening of Leeds Teaching School Hub in September of that year. We were delighted to learn in February 2024 that we have been designated to function as Leeds Teaching School Hub for a further 4 years. That renewed status now means that, as a trust, we have a great responsibility placed upon us to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. The most important single quality that we hope to nurture in all professionals is a passion and love for education and a determination to inspire and support young people, regardless of background.
You can find out more about us, our values and people at www.tgat.org.uk.
Sir John Townsley - Chief Executive Officer.
Leanne Griffiths - Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
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