Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Operations Manager

Actual Annual Salary:

43,386 - 46,737 (CLF Grade G)

Contract Type:

Permanent, All Year Round

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date:

3rd November 2025

Exciting opportunity as Operational Lead for Kingsmead School as integrates itself into a trust of 35 other academies. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced Senior Operations Managers and Operations Managers working in academies in Somerset, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.

Reporting to the Principal, the Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for co-ordination of all large academy operations and administrative activities, as defined by student and staff numbers and complexity of the site. They will work with the Principal, senior leadership team and relevant cluster and central colleagues to ensure that robust administrative, compliance and operations systems, processes and procedures are in place.

About you:

A passion for working with and supporting children and young people. Hard working and enthusiastic. A keen interest in working within an education-based environment and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all. Evidence of effective leadership and line-management of staff including a team. Experience of undertaking and developing a range of administrative tasks to a high standard. Ability to work with and influence colleagues in a variety of roles from across an organisation. Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload as work to deadlines. Experience of using BromCom or other bespoke Management Information system. Experience of working on confidential matters.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave. A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 26 August 2025

Short-listing: 27 August 2025

Interviews: 11 September 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs - a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,386.00-46,737.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 43057
Expected start date: 03/11/2025