Vacancy: Operations Manager
Place: Ormiston Forge Academy, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands. B64 6QU.
Telephone: 01384 566598
Email: hr@oatforge.co.uk
Salary: OAT Grade 8, SCP 31‑36
Total hours per week: 37
Weeks per year: 52
Contract type: Permanent (subject to 6 months probationary period)
Annual Leave entitlement: 26 days holiday at set times during school holidays
About this role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Ormiston Forge Academy we are seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to join our team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, playing a key strategic role in supporting the Principal by leading or supporting operational areas of the Academy.
As our Operations Manager, you will play a key strategic role in the development of operational and facilities services within the Academy. You will have overall responsibility for facilities management, estates capital development plans, health and safety, site lettings & minibus compliance, ICT infrastructure management and development plans and the academy mountain centre.
Responsibilities
- Facilities management
- Estates capital development plans
- Health and safety
- Site lettings & minibus compliance
- ICT infrastructure management and development plans
- Academy mountain centre
Required knowledge and experience
- Awareness of current IT developments and competent in their use
- In depth knowledge of Health & safety legislation relevant to education sector
- In depth knowledge of regulations relating to premises management
- Knowledge of Asset Management
- Knowledge of procurement and related financial regulations
- Knowledge of GDPR and how this applies to the role
Qualifications
It is essential you have achieved a minimum of level 4 qualifications, ideally in a relevant area, and have experience of managing staff and working at a senior level.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service
Equal Opportunities
Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Application and Checks
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
Contact
For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Kirsty Fleming (Academy HR Partner), on 01384 566 598 or email hr@oatforge.co.uk
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