Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Christ’s Hospital (CH) epitomises the transformative power of education. Situated on a majestic campus in 1,200 acres of rolling Sussex countryside, but with close ongoing links with the City of London, the School offers a first-class independent boarding education to children with academic potential from all backgrounds.

Christ’s Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a newly created role of Operations Manager. This is an agile role to support the Director of Operations. Our support services sit at the heart of Christ’s Hospital and are vital to its success. The Operations Manager will oversee a range of the School’s support functions and projects as required by the Director of Operations. Currently the role will be overseeing the Security, Housekeeping, Wardrobe and Laundry operation.

You will have previous experience in a similar role in estates/facilities management. You will have proven experience of managing large teams and be able to develop good relations with the staff and wider school community. You will be confident in managing budgets and implementing / managing digital and data initiatives. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to multi-task and prioritise.

Benefits include a competitive salary of c£46,000, 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), membership of the Pension Scheme, free on-site parking, free lunch during term-time, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and reduced cost membership of the on-site Bluecoat Sports Centre.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our diverse pupil body. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Applications should be made via our website and submitted by 9AM on Wednesday 10th April 2024 to HR@christs-hospital.org.uk. We can only accept CVs in conjunction with a School application form.

Interviews will be held on 18th April 2024.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1120090. NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person