Operations Coordinator

**Overview**
Salary Circa £30,000

Term time plus 3 weeks

Full time, 36 hrs 40 minutes per week - negotiable

Our teacher training and development business is thriving and we are looking to appoint an Operations Coordinator to our team to help us drive our business functions, recruiting and developing the next generation of teachers.

The role is part of an established team based in an accessible Oldham town centre location. No two days will be the same for the successful applicant. The variety of work, alongside the partnership engagement, will make a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who wishes to make a difference to the quality of education for children and young people. We can provide training for specific systems and in relation to the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced self starter, who does not need a background in education. Their current or recent role may be in education, operations, data management, or events.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience of delivering operational and or administration duties in a busy working environment.
- Has experience of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Has the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Is self-reliant, resourceful and has the ability to work on their own initiative.

**Duties**

To provide dynamic operations co-ordination and support across the functions of the teacher training and development business, maintaining communications and relations with stakeholders.
- Support with the marketing and recruitment of new teachers to the profession.
- Support to enable the further development of teachers and leaders.
- Coordinate events and manage venues.
- Provide business and admin support.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum grade C in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent.

This organisation is part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

This position will be based at the central team’s offices in Cranmer House at The Blue Coat School, but will sometimes require travel to events.

We offer:

- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
- A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
- LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
- Central Oldham location with parking and close to good transport networks.

For further information please refer to:

- The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust.
- The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
- The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Interviews: Week beginning 14th July 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025

**The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.**

Pay: £27,500.00-£30,991.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Reference ID: CET-OD
Expected start date: 01/09/2025