Operations Manager

1 week ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Cognita Schools Full time
Job Description

About the School

Huddersfield Grammar School is a thriving independent school providing a high quality of education for children aged 3-16 years. Huddersfield Grammar School is a harmonious community from Nursery through to Year 11 where students achieve results above national expectations and benefit from an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

About Cognita

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning 16 different countries. We share one common purpose: to deliver an outstanding holistic education that will enable our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States, we employ 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students.

Our schools provide a truly holistic education based on rich and varied experiences that focus on social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning. This results in excellent academic outcomes for our students, who are also equipped with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes to set them up for success in our fast changing world.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join the team.

About the role

  • Take accountability for everything in the 'back office' of the school.
  • Sit on the School Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as the most senior non-academic member of staff.
  • Establish strong and purposeful relationships across stakeholder groups including school-based colleagues; headteachers; parents; Pod and SSC colleagues
  • Ensure the safe, smooth and efficient running of the school so teachers and other academic staff can concentrate on delivering an outstanding holistic education.
  • Ensure the school meets regulatory requirements in all areas
  • Ensure the school buildings and facilities are up to standard, clean, safe and fit for purpose
  • Lead projects related to additional revenue generation by utilising the places and spaces the school has: such as sports facilities or buildings
  • Support people related issues and questions, with guidance from the central HR team, including the management of pre-employment checks for staff and contractors

Who we are looking for

To be considered for this role you will have experience leading a multi-disciplinary team with a commercial and operational focus. We would also expect;

  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone
  • Ability and presence to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision, and be able to manage concurrent projects and priorities
  • Commerciality – ability to take decisions weighing up the costs and benefits
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload

Benefits at Cognita

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • School Fee Discount

Apply now

Please send a cover letter and completed application form to: Kelly Ainsworth at Please note we do not accept CVs without a fully completed application form. Closing Date for applications is Sunday 2nd June.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.


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