Operations Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive Operations Manager with proven operational experience of housekeeping, domestic or cleaning services management, robust understanding of safe working practices and excellent organisational and communication skills to join our School.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day non-teaching operations of the School, be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of whole school events, and also for ensuring the School's housekeeping and catering operations are planned, co-ordinated and delivered to a high standard.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday with additional hours required for the delivery of school events, open evenings, parents' evenings, etc.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years' management and leadership experience, experience with health and safety, risk assessments, safe working practices and chemical management and be effective in planning and prioritising workload, in particular with regard to events., 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 must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.