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Salary37 Hours per week (full-time), 52 Week contract
Reading School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Head of Operations and Projects as soon as possible, to provide strategic vision and practical leadership of the operations of the Academy, including site, facilities, Health and Safety and administrative services.
The Head of Operations and Projects will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, playing an integral role in helping the Academy fulfil its strategic aims.
You will lead on site improvements, submit funding bids, ensure compliance with legal and statutory responsibilities and above all, establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders both internally and externally ensuring the impact on others is considered at the heart of any decision making.
- Lead on strategic planning of day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises, administration and Projects.
- Manage the relevant budgets and proactively research and source grant and bid funding for projects, including writing and submitting bid applications.
What we’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience of strategic planning and delivery of strategy.
- Has a proven track record of estate management, building management or facilities management.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Can demonstrate effective line management skills.
- Can evidence experience of financial planning and budgetary management.
Combining a distinguished heritage, a positive reputation for outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to high standards of pastoral care, at Reading School we aspire to be a "World Class School" with excellence at the heart of everything we do.
We are situated 15 minutes' walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
We offer an exceptional all-round education enabling each student to realise his academic, cultural or sporting potential. A Selective Boys’ School, Reading School takes both day and boarding students.
In 2023, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year and awarded 'outstanding' in the Boarding Ofsted Inspection in February 2020.
Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.
All applicants must complete an associate staff application form which can be found on our website. We do not accept stand-alone CVs for shortlisting.
Deadline for Applications: Thursday 1 February
Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
