Operations and Compliance Manager

 Chulmleigh Academy Trust is a family of academy schools, which includes Chulmleigh College, Chulmleigh Primary School, East Worlington School, and Lapford Community Primary School. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for the children and young people in our care at every stage, with exceptional teaching in a supportive, friendly, and safe environment.

 We are seeking to appoint an experienced Operations and Compliance Manager to support the Academy Senior Leadership Team. The postholder will take specific responsibility for Facilities Management, Site Maintenance, Catering, Health and Safety and Project Management. The successful candidate will be proactive, practical and an enthusiastic team player able to adapt to the changing needs of the Academy and keen to deliver excellent management services contributing to our continued success.

 Main responsibilities include:

·       To be part of the Senior Leadership Team and to work collaboratively to ensure delivery of school improvement planning.

·       To be responsible for the coordination of Health and Safety and Risk Management in the school and management of any third-party service contracts in line with current legislation and HSE requirements.

·       To support the Executive Headteacher with the coordination of the Trust’s Risk Register.

·       Play a key operational role in the management of service delivery.

·       Take a lead role on managing community relationships and liaison.

·       To serve as Data Protection Officer

We are pleased to offer this permanent, fulltime role of 37 hour per week all year round. The role would be perfect for someone who has experience in premises or project management and looking to further develop their career in an educational setting.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to receive a 50% discount on childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

 Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack. Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am Monday, 4th November 2024. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date: 10 am, Monday, 4th November 2024

Interview Date: Monday, 11th November 2024