Operations Manager

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Job Details

• Ipswich High School
• Address: Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year*
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8692

Competitive remuneration, based on skills, knowledge and experience.

Job Description

At the heart of a successful school is an environment where pupils feel safe, staff feel supported and everything works as it should, often without being noticed. We are now looking for an Operations Manager who understands just how vital that quiet excellence is.

This is a key leadership role for someone who takes pride in high standards, clear systems and well‑run spaces, and who enjoys working as part of a close‑knit school community. The Operations Manager will ensure that our site, facilities and operational services are safe, compliant, well maintained and welcoming, allowing teaching and learning to flourish.

Working closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will lead health and safety, estates and facilities, site security, transport oversight and contractor management. They will bring calm authority, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, balancing day‑to‑day operational demands with longer‑term planning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety, estates and facilities, site security, transport oversight and contractor management.
• Work closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team to maintain a safe, compliant, well‑maintained and welcoming site.
• Balance day‑to‑day operational demands with long‑term planning and improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Practical, organised, proactive and solution focused.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in operations, facilities or estates management (ideally within education or a similarly regulated setting).
• Commitment to safeguarding and engagement in the school community.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form on our website.

Return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager, recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk.

Closing Date

9 am, 17 April 2026.

Application Note

Please note we are unable to accept CVs as the only form of application. A CV can be submitted in addition to the application form and cover letter.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre‑employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.

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