Operations Director Operations Director (Schools & Student Outcomes)

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Job Title: Operations Director (Schools & Student Outcomes) - Blenheim

Location: Nationwide (UK)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Performance-related bonus

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

UK applicants only | No sponsorship

About us:

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual — a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

The Role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver the operational strategy across the school portfolio, ensuring alignment with wider business goals
• Oversee day-to-day operational performance across estates, finance, IT, procurement, and compliance functions
• Drive operational excellence by developing and improving systems, processes and policies
• Ensure safe, compliant and high-quality services, supporting pupil wellbeing and overall school performance
• Partner with senior leaders to remove operational barriers and support pupil placements, retention and growth
• Use data, insight and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven senior operational leadership experience within a complex, multi-function environment
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Experience managing multiple operational functions (e.g. estates, finance, IT, H&S or procurement)
• Demonstrable ability to lead teams, drive change and improve operational performance
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and contract management
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decision-making

Desirable

• Experience within education, independent schools or a similarly regulated environment
• Exposure to inspection frameworks (e.g. ISI, Ofsted or equivalent)
• Background in multi-site or growing organisations
• Experience supporting admissions, growth or service expansion initiatives

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.