School Operations Officer

Position: School Operations Officer (Permanent)
Smile Education are currently recruiting for a School Operations Officer (Premises and Facilities) on behalf of a school in Redditch, a highly regarded and inclusive secondary school community. This is a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations professional to play a pivotal role in the smooth and effective running of a vibrant school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead on key operational functions including administration, premises, health and safety, compliance and HR support.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead, line manage and develop the administration and site teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
Oversee personnel records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
Manage and maintain the Single Central Record in line with statutory guidance and Trust policies
Support school marketing activity, including digital and social media content (in collaboration with the Executive PA)
Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure the school site is safe, well maintained and fit for purpose
Deliver health and safety inductions for new staff, visitors, volunteers and placement students
Liaise with the Trust HR department on personnel matters and ensure HR processes run smoothly

The successful candidate will:
Hold GCSEs (Grade A–C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Have a good general standard of education with excellent written and spoken English
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all stakeholders
Have strong leadership skills and experience managing staff
Be highly organised, professional and proactive
Have a strong understanding of health and safety and school compliance requirements

What’s on offer:
Joining a strong, dynamic and supportive team
Working in a school with high aspirations for both staff and students
Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership, will writing service and free financial advice

If you are a motivated and capable operations professional who is passionate about ensuring schools run safely, effectively and efficiently, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding:
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and all required compliance checks.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications