Operations Manager

Salary: FTE £33,606- £47,738

Arrangement: 37.5 Hours per week - 41 weeks per year plus INSET days

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th January 2027

Interview date: Wednesday 27th January 2027 (interviews may be conducted earlier for suitable candidates, and we therefore encourage early applications).

Start date: 1st March 2027

Deer Park School, part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), is seeking a highly capable and organised Operations Manager to join our forward-thinking team. This is a vital leadership role for the school, combining outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent logistical management and flexibility. The Operations Manager will support the Headteacher with contract management, compliance, ICT (including MIS systems), legal issues, Health and Safety and work closely with the SLT, Site Manager and other BPET School Operation Managers. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in all office functions across the school and BPET while embedding the ‘Learn, Enjoy, Succeed’ vision and delivering the schools Strategic Plan.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering operational excellence in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the smooth running of all non-teaching operations at Deer Park School, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements

Lead on facilities and estates management, ensuring planned preventative maintenance and health & safety standards are met across the site

Act as the key point of contact for contractors and service providers, including cleaning, catering, waste, and ICT support services

Support the implementation of data protection, safeguarding, and business continuity procedures

Maintain accurate records of statutory checks, training logs, risk assessments, and support audits and inspections

Collaborate with the Headteacher, the School Leadership team, the Site Manager and the wider BPET central team along with Operation Managers from other BPET schools to share good practice and ensure high operational standards

Contribute to Trust-wide projects, including capital works, digital infrastructure, and continuous improvement planning

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience managing school or multi-site operations in an education or public sector setting

Is confident in contract management, compliance processes, and working with external service providers

Has strong knowledge of health & safety, estates, and facilities management

Is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and processes

Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, school staff, and external partners

Is aligned with the BPET mission to deliver high-quality education and support every child to thrive

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please request an application pack by emailing us at [email removed] . If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the post and the school with the Headteacher, Alex Lee, please email us and we will arrange a time.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 20th January 2027 at midday (We reserve the right to close at any point before this should a suitable candidate be identified).

For more information please visit www.deerparkschool.org.uk

Deer Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Deer Park School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.