Job description
Head of Operations and Partnerships (Education)
Wandsworth, London
Circa £45,000 to £47,500 (term time only role + 6 weeks) + 30 days Holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays + Pension + Life Insurance
Excellent opportunity for an operational leader looking for a role offering autonomy, strategic influence and the chance to shape and implement a school's operational and co-curricular strategy.
This organisation is a well-established independent preparatory school with an outstanding reputation for academic achievement, pastoral care and inclusive education. They pride themselves on a nurturing environment and a strong culture where staff are supported to make a real impact.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership of the school's operational calendar, co-curricular programme, educational visits and external partnerships. Reporting into the Director of Finance & Operations, you will bridge strategy and delivery, ensuring all pupil-facing activity beyond the classroom is safe, purposeful and enhances the school's reputation.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience within the education sector, with strong organisational and strategic planning skills, excellent judgement in safeguarding and risk management, and experience coordinating across multiple teams. Previous experience in operational strategy, events management, extended provision or partnership oversight is highly desirable.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile, varied role, delivering impact across the whole school while working within a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
The Role:
* Head of Operations and Partnerships, providing strategic leadership
* Strategic leadership of the school's operational calendar, co-curricular programme, visits and external partnerships
* Chair operational planning forums to manage events, trips, staffing, safeguarding, site logistics and compliance
* Act as Educational Visits Coordinator, ensuring all visits are educationally purposeful, well-managed and compliant
* Onsite role in Wandsworth, Mon - Fri, term-time only + 6 weeks.
The Person:
* Relevant experience within the education sector with strong organisational and strategic planning skills capable of operating confidently at senior leadership level
* Excellent judgement in safeguarding, risk management and operational delivery
* Skilled at coordinating across teams with influence
* Experience in events, extended provision, external partnerships or operational strategy desirable
* EVC qualification or willingness to obtain
* Based within a commutable distance of Wandsworth and happy to be onsite full-time
Reference Number: BBBH271741
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
