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Head of Operations

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6BE, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a proactive Head of Operations to oversee risk management and Health & Safety at a prestigious Grammar School in West Kent.
  • The role requires leading a team of six staff, advising the Senior Leadership Team on health & safety management, and managing property risk across two sites.
  • Candidates should have IOSH/NEBOSH accreditation and a strong understanding of compliance, with at least five years of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as strong CPD, a healthcare cash plan, and a generous pension scheme.
  • This is a full-time, onsite role with flexible working options available, and the closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 11th November 2024.

We are seeking a proactive and community minded Head of Operations to lead on all aspects of risk management and Health & Safety for this prestigious Grammar School in West Kent.

Reporting to the Headteacher, the Head of Operations will lead a team of six staff including the Premises Manager and will advise the SLT on all aspects of health & safety management and property risk queries, across two sites.

You will develop the school’s strategy to ensure it is providing the best facilities for its staff and students, be proactive in maximizing lettings income, develop and manage the budget for capital projects, and facilitate and manage contracts for catering and cleaning staff.

The successful Head of Operations will be IOSH/NEBOSH accredited and has a thorough understanding of compliance to include fire safety, water management and associated checks.

You will be a natural manager with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff across the board. You will be community minded and ready to support extracurricular activities such as school social events when required. On a personal note, you will bring energy, a positive attitude and good commercial acumen.

The school is very happy to consider candidates with a solid background in operations outside of education.

In return, you will be joining a school with a reputation of academic excellence, which offers strong CPD, healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and a generous pension scheme.

This is a full time onsite, all year through role and flexible working will be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11th November 2024

Interviews: W/c 19th November 2024

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.