School Operations Manager (Business) at Livingstone Road Primary Federation

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About the role

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for our Federation to recruit a new School Operations Manager, for the Business element within our Federation. The successful applicant will be responsible for the line management of the school's support services and will take a leadership role providing strategic, professional advice and support to the School Leadership Team and the Governing Body.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will lead and manage the business operations across the schools. This includes managing the teams behind administration, Human Resources and Premises. Alongside these key elements the Operations Manager will oversee the internal finance systems such as payroll and invoicing, extended day care, the business elements of our maintained Pre-school and our non teaching support staff employed across the lunchtime.

As part of the Hamwic Education Trust (HET), all Operations Managers have direct access to high quality advice, support, systems, and processes through the managed services team within HET. All Operation Managers are provided with regular continued professional development, networking opportunities and Business Conferences.

Livingstone Infant School and Livingstone Junior School and nursery are part of the Livingstone Road Primary School Federation. Both schools are two-form entry and set in beautiful surroundings, with a wonderful Forest school and extensive playing fields. Our caring, nurturing ethos underpins everything that we do. We all believe that every child deserves the very best education and a wealth of opportunities to achieve their full potential, and as a team we strive to achieve this.

Further Information

Further information about the Trust:

Livingstone Road Primary Federation are part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

'All about the Child'

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

Job summary

• to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team; working with and advising the School Leader & Leadership Team on all matters relating to HR, estates, health & safety, IT, financial procedures, administration and compliance
• to ensure that legal and safety requirements regarding people, property and the financial functions of the school are maintained
• to be responsible for the school site, its buildings and IT: their maintenance, development and efficient use
• to provide day-to-day line management and leadership for associated staff including the administration and site teams

We warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact the school Receptionist, Karen Clark, to arrange a suitable time.

About Us

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• will promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensure the most cost-effective use of resources in support of the schools' operation and improvement priorities
• can demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills alongside attention to detail and good operations management experience
• has strong business acumen, is driven and self-motivated with a proven track record in excellent service delivery and achieving goals and objectives
• is an effective leader able to develop staff and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a pragmatic and cost-efficient manner
• has the ability to lead on matters of estate management, operational finance and human resources

We can offer you:

• supportive and welcoming team
• excellent professional development opportunities and training programmes, including the ability to study for fully funded professional qualifications
• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• networking groups for Teachers, Business/Operations Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup, including discounted high street vouchers
• access to the Trust's Employee Assistance Programme that includes a free counselling service for staff and family members

Application procedure

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form, which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to [email protected].

Safeguarding

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Greenway Partnership

The Greenway Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.