Operations Support Officer
Location: South Farnham Educational Trust (multi site role)
Salary: 22 - 26 (£29,629 - £33,131 actual salary), commensurate with experience
Contract: 42 weeks, permanent
About the Role
South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Support Officer to support the effective, compliant and efficient delivery of operational services across the Trust.
Working closely with the Estates and Operations Manager, Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), Headteachers and central Trust colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting Trust wide operations, estates, compliance and administrative processes. This role helps ensure our schools run smoothly, safely and consistently, enabling leaders and teachers to focus on delivering excellent education for our pupils.
This is a multi site role and requires regular presence across Trust schools.
As Operations Support Officer, you will:
• Support the coordination of Trust wide operational services and reporting
• Assist with day to day operational processes to ensure schools receive timely, high quality support
• Support estates, premises and facilities management, including planned maintenance, statutory compliance checks and contractor liaison
• Work alongside the Estates Manager and external advisors to promote strong Health & Safety compliance
• Support procurement activities and ongoing contract and supplier management
• Maintain accurate operational records, compliance logs and reporting cycles
• Support administrative processes across schools, promoting consistency, professionalism and excellent stakeholder service
• Contribute to business continuity planning and operational risk management
• Support or contribute to Trust wide operational and estates projects, including capital and maintenance initiatives
About You
We are looking for a well organised, collaborative and solutions focused individual who:
• Has experience in operations, estates, facilities, administration or a related support role
• Has strong organisational, administrative and communication skills
• Understands Health & Safety, compliance and operational systems
• Has experience working with contractors or supporting estates related processes
• Is confident working across multiple sites and balancing competing demands
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and attention to detail
• Is committed to safeguarding, Trust values and high standards of service
Experience in an education, multi academy trust or public sector setting is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
South Farnham Educational Trust is a high performing and ambitious multi academy trust with a strong culture of collaboration and professional development.
We offer:
• A professional, supportive and values driven culture
• The opportunity to influence Trust wide strategy at a senior level
• A collaborative environment where your expertise will have real impact
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
Key Statistics
• 11 schools (primary and secondary)
• 5021 pupils
• 669 employees
• 864 ECTs trained/assessed
• 201 trainee teachers
Interested?
To find out more about this exciting opportunity or to visit the Trust please contact us (details are enclosed in the "advert" attachment)
Deadline date: Monday 11th May
Interviews commencing week beginning Monday 11th May
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so early applications are encouraged.
South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.