Director of Operations

The Opportunity

Full time, all year

Beaudesert Park School is one of the UK's leading co educational prep schools, educating children aged 3 to 13 in the heart of the Cotswolds. Following its recent merger with Rugby School Group, the School is entering an exciting new chapter, combining its distinctive character and strong reputation with the investment, expertise and opportunities that come from being part of one of the country's leading educational groups.

We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the operational, financial and commercial functions of a thriving independent school. Working closely with the Beaudesert Headmaster and the Rugby School Group Chief Operating Officer, you will ensure the smooth day to day running of the School while helping to shape its long term future.

Unlike many operational leadership roles, this position offers the best of both worlds. You will have the autonomy and responsibility of leading operations within an individual school, while being supported by specialist colleagues across Rugby School Group.

The role

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including:

• Finance and commercial management
• Estates, facilities and capital projects
• Health and safety and regulatory compliance
• Catering, administration and support services
• Operational planning and organisational development

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the wider strategic direction of the School while ensuring that operational services are delivered to the highest standard.

About you

We are looking for an experienced operational leader with:

• Senior leadership experience in operations, business management or a similar role
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Experience managing complex operations, projects or estates
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, parents and external partners

Experience within education is welcome but not essential.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and benefits, please see the Information Pack.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.  Therefore an early application is strongly advised.

Please Note

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

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