Operations Manager – Group Schools
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a group of schools, which will be a mix of primary schools, secondary schools and colleges. This is a 52‑week role working Monday–Friday.
Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary depends on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate teams and develop them to deliver high quality service.
- Create strong client relationships across the portfolio of schools.
- Roll your sleeves up and provide hands‑on support to teams when needed.
- Live by the KPIs of Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
- Experienced in catering and operational management.
- Commercially astute and confident.
- Strong leadership, motivation and team development skills.
- Ability to build client relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus a performance‑related bonus.
- Monthly car allowance or company car.
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Eligibility to join the Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva.
- Private health care with BUPA.
- Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone.
- Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply).
- Access to an Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday deals and family days out.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge.
Professional Development
With Caterlink you have the opportunity to participate in a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on‑the‑job training. Everyone who joins us is provided with an induction and we invest in development opportunities so you can grow and achieve your potential.
Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, fairness and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally at all times.
As our core business is mainly in term time, the school breaks offer the opportunity to catch up and plan for the next term, which is not always a luxury in a 52‑week business.
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