Operations Manager
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire (and Swadlincote)
Employment Type: Fixed‑term contract, 12 months
Schedule: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Salary: £39,005 to £42,535 (actual)
Employer: Lionheart Educational Trust
Overview
The Lionheart Educational Trust is a family of seventeen schools across Leicestershire and Derbyshire, committed to academic excellence and holistic development. We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Operations Manager to oversee four schools—two in Coalville and two in Swadlincote—ensuring efficient use of resources through strategic planning and deployment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal resource utilisation across four schools.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for school operations.
- Manage large, multi‑stakeholder projects.
- Collaborate with school leaders to align operational strategies with educational goals.
- Maintain high standards of operational efficiency and compliance.
Qualifications
- Experience in management within an educational setting, preferably as a School Business or Operations Manager.
- Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.
- Strong IT skills and experience managing complex projects.
- Enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Closing Date and Interviews
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 31st August 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table. We have staff networks for BAME, LGBTQ+, working class background, and staff with a disability.
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