Operations Director

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, is looking to recruit an experienced facilities professional with quantifiable knowledge of managing support services within facilities and maintenance sectors, preferably in an educational environment, to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on the setting up and operational delivery of: building fabric and maintenance, grounds, environmental impact, cleaning (external contractor), facilities porters, health and safety, and security. 

You will have responsibility for the management and application of an annual budget circa £2.4m, including engagement and management of specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring the School’s obligations to statutory compliances are met, including health and safety legislation compliance and the generation and implementation of work place risk assessments.

For the right person this is an excellent opportunity to establish new practices within an exciting and changing environment. The School is looking to exploit commercial opportunities for use of school facilities, build on the sustainability initiatives that have already started and ensure procedures and practices are best of class. You will have every opportunity and support from the executive management team to be creative and to help you to succeed in this role.

The post is full-time, 52 weeks per year and the working hours are 40 per week, 8.00am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday (half an hour unpaid for lunch). This position requires a level of flexibility so the successful applicant will be expected to work additional time after hours as required to meet the school needs.  

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  

For further details and an application pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: hr@bancrofts.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 20th January 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly after. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.