Operations Manager - Harwich

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Job Purpose: LIFE Education Trust is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of two schools in our North East Essex Hub: Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery in Harwich and The Haefen, our specialist provision for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Reporting to the Trust's Chief Finance & Operating Officer, you will lead across finance, HR, site management and operations, putting operational best practice in place and managing resources effectively so that both schools run smoothly and efficiently every day. This is a permanent, full-time role (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) based across Harwich and Manningtree, starting as soon as possible. The salary is Grade 7, spine points 30-34 (£42,123 - £46,579), and the post could attract a recruitment and retention allowance paid in addition to salary. You will: Share our commitment to building great learning communities where children flourish Lead and develop the administration, site and catering teams across both schools Prepare and manage monthly budgets, forecasts and long-term budget plans, explaining variances clearly to senior leaders Act as the first point of contact for HR, overseeing contracts, payroll, safer recruitment and the Single Central Record Ensure both sites are safe and compliant with health and safety legislation, and manage lett

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