Operations Director, Thomas's College

Thomas’s College is seeking to appoint an exceptional Operations Director. 

This is a new senior leadership role leading on the setting up and delivery of operational management, including: health and safety, physical resources, building fabric and maintenance, environmental impact, catering, cleaning, grounds, sports facilities, commercial lettings and College security.

Senior leadership at Thomas’s College is a demanding but hugely rewarding role. Senior leaders have the opportunity to help shape the direction of a school that is intended to thrive and prosper far into the future. Thomas’s College offers one of the most innovative and dynamic working environments to be found anywhere. It is also a deeply values-driven school, with a family ethos and culture of warmth and mutual support. There is no better place to help lead progress and change.

To apply for this post please complete the Group’s application and forward it together with your CV to fwarren@thomas-s.co.uk

For further details go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: www.thomas-s.co.uk/join-our-team or email: fwarren@thomas-s.co.uk

Salary: A competitive salary is offered. This will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the appointed candidate.

Contract: This role is a full-time, year-round role.

Holiday: 30 days + Bank Holidays.

Location: Thomas's College, Richmond.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 14th October with first round interviews taking place Thursday 17th October and Friday 17th October 2024.

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas's is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas's aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.

For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process Thomas’s London Day School’s Recruitment Policy is applicable and can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.