Head - Operations amp Support Services - Tes Schools Recruitment

Responsibilities:

Main Duties:

• To drive all aspects of operational efficiencies at school level through strong leadership and integrity clear communication defined strategy creative thinking and robust processes.
• To be the senior operational lead and a part of the schools senior leadership team and ensure a consistent and streamlined approach in line with identified strategic directives whilst maximizing cost efficiencies return on investment and quality standards.
• To lead on capital deployment in relation to growth and expansion of key projects within their school.
• To implement processes and provide strategic guidance to the principals and senior leadership teams on audit and regulatory compliance matters ensuring that schools maintain compliance throughout the year in all authority and internal audit visits.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BSc) in a businessrelated subject; or
• Related industry qualification of graduate level for the assigned functional area(s); or
• Certificate of School Business Management / Facilities Management / NEBOSH or IOSH preferable.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in a seniorlevel position within an education or serviceoriented industry.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent English communication skills written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multitasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday where the tasks require additional commitment.