Operations Manager

We are seeking an Operations Manager who will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and responsive operational management of our site. The postholder will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the site facility, overseeing all aspects of operations and administrative tasks.

Key purpose:

• To lead on contract management, and to work alongside the Facilities Manager to maintain and improve the site, Waste Management and recycling, Catering, Health and Safety, and Project Management.

• To report to the Head of Finance and Principal to assist with strategic planning aspects and ensuring that the school makes the best possible use of resources available, which includes income generation.

• To be responsible for the coordination of Health and Safety and Risk Management in the school and management of any third-party service contracts in line with current legislation and HSE requirements.

• To play a key operational and strategic role in the management of service delivery.

• To work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors in School Improvement Planning and delivery.

• Take a lead role on managing community relationships and liaison.

Facility & Property Management

• Lead on the monitoring, planning, development and management of school assets, ICT infrastructure, catering, transport, including drawing up and monitoring of development plans.

• To work with the facilities team to ensure the entire estate is fit for purpose.

• Lead on capital planning and delivery. To draw up outline specifications for new buildings, in conjunction with Building Management Consultants obtaining tenders, obtaining planning permission, and liaison with building contractors and the school facilities advisor

• To work alongside the Facilities Manager to ensure maintenance of the school site and the buildings, in the preparation of maintenance schedules and the efficient operation of all facilities on the property.

Health & Safety

• To act as the school’s Health and Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer, and lead on health and safety within the school, providing advice and support, maintaining records, arranging training and being the main point of contact for audits. Ideally to be NEBOSH qualified or willing to work towards the qualification.

• To ensure the school is compliant with all regulatory procedures.

• In co-operation with the fire service or accredited agencies to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of equipment for protection against and escape from fire. To keep records of and to initiate regular fire practices and alarm tests. To ensure emergency procedures are current and timely.

Catering

• To ensure that the Catering Manager delivers a first-class catering service for pupils, staff, and events.

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including COSHH

Transport

• To ensure school vehicles have valid insurance, MOT, tax and full-service checks when required, including in house checks are completed on at least a monthly basis.

• To be the point of contact for the bus company for all enquiries and issues

Events and Commercial Activities

• To be responsible as the Lettings Officer, and working with the Events Co-ordinator, with regard to lettings of the school premises to outside organisations and school staff, and for the development of all school facilities for out-of-school use, with particular reference to the local community.

• To maximise income for lettings of the facilities.

• To liaise with the appropriate staff to ensure that events run smoothly and safely, including support with lighting and sound requirements.

General

• To ensure that agreed policies assigned to the Operations Manager are reviewed and updated regularly and presented to Directors for approval.

• To attend all meetings both internal and with outside contractors as required.

• To ensure school security arrangements, including critical incident and emergency planning, are in place and appropriate.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks and will be provided with safeguarding training.

The Hammond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All staff are trained in child protections and are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS). The Hammond is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply please complete the Application Form attached.

If you would like any further information please do contact us on 01244 305350 or employment@thehammond.co.uk  to discuss further.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications. To formally apply please complete an application form and equal opps form.