Operations Manager

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please go to www.epchs.co.uk to download the application form and other related documents. You will find the vacancies on the menu tab and staff vacancies. Please complete the online application only as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We cannot accept other application forms. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Operations Manager

Salary: Grade 10 (£40,476 - £46,581)

Hours: 37

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time and Full Year. (Part time hours would be considered)

Reporting to: School Headteacher

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 8th August 2025

Interviews to be confirmed

About Us

At Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, we are proud of our inclusive, ambitious, and student-centred culture. As a thriving secondary school serving a diverse community, we are committed to providing a high-quality education and an enriching environment for all students and staff. We are now seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager to play a vital role in the smooth running of our school.

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is one of 15 schools in the Multi-Academy Trust, Our Lady Help of Christians serving the diocese of Shrewsbury.

The Role

As the Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to oversee and manage the day-to-day non-teaching operations of the school. You will lead on areas such as facilities management, health and safety, administration, IT coordination, catering, data and curriculum support.

This is a key leadership role requiring strategic thinking, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the school’s operational functions including site services, catering, ICT, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and school policies.
• Line manage administrative, premises, and associate support staff
• Lead on risk assessments, contracts, and procurement
• Work collaboratively with external contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders including the Multi-Academy Trust.
• Ensure the school’s physical environment is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in operational or business management, ideally within an education setting
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident in managing teams and motivating others
• Skilled in resource planning
• A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Calm under pressure and solution-focused

A background in school operations and facilities management is highly desirable.

The Operation Manager provides site, catering, data and H&S support to the School and Leadership Team within our school. This position is seen as crucial in managing the schools’ associate colleagues and compliance responsibilities and will play a central role in the success of the school.

The post holder will be an experienced individual and will have a successful track record of working within all aspects of estate management. The role will involve liaising with school administration staff in the management of all school contracts and health and safety requirements operating within a clearly defined budget. They will need to establish and maintain good working relationships and identify and provide training to school administrative and support staff as required.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and option to join the Local Government Pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities to further enhance your career
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to high street discounts

Further details can be found on the school website,

To Apply:

We understand and want to support a healthy work – life balance, we welcome applications from candidates who require flexibility.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people.

Applicants are required to complete the following documents:

Operations Manager Application Form/Rehabilitation of Offenders Form/Reference Request Form

Full Applications should be sent to the HR Director, Neil McCurrie on the following email, hr@olhoc.org.uk. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List check.

All posts are offered subject to agreement to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is not reserved and there is no requirement for the post holder to be a practising Catholic but should uphold our principles and values in all aspects of their employment.