School Operations Manager

School Operations Manager

Lift Bexleyheath

Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 35 - 37 £49,056 - £51,138 (actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time, 52 weeks

Contract: Permanent

Start date: August 2026

The role that keeps the school running.

Every great school needs someone who makes things happen.

As School Operations Manager at Lift Bexleyheath, you'll be the operational leader who keeps the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently. From finance and fcilities to compliance, administration and health & safety, you'll bring together multiple functions and ensure everything works seamlessly behind the scenes so our teachers can focus on teaching and our students can focus on learning.

This isn't a role spent sitting behind a desk.

You'll be visible across the school, solving problems, leading teams, working with contractors, supporting staff and building strong relationships with colleagues across the Trust. No two days will be the same.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the school's administration and operational teams
• Driving high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection
• Overseeing facilities, catering, cleaning and IT services
• Supporting procurement, finance and budget administration
• Coordinating staffing cover and key people processes
• Managing lettings, transport, communications and operational logistics
• Acting as the key link between the school and central support teams

Simply put, you'll be the person who spots issues, finds solutions and gets things done.

Who we're looking for:

You'll be an organised, proactive and highly capable operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You may already be working in:

• School operations or school business support
• Facilities or estates management
• Project or operations management
• Hospitality, events or service delivery
• Another operational leadership role where no two days are the same

Most importantly, you'll be:

• A natural problem solver
• Calm under pressure
• An excellent communicator
• Comfortable leading and developing teams
• Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people

About Lift Bexleyheath:

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong community ethos and a clear focus on continuous improvement.

Located just 30 minutes from central London, we're investing in our future, including a brand-new sixth form centre and improved learning environments. You'll be joining a committed team with high expectations and a shared determination to provide an excellent education for every student.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

The role is due to commence August 2026. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026, 9:00am

Interviews: Friday 17 July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.