Interim School Head of Operations

Interim Head of Operations 

Location: Buckinghamshire

Start: September 2026

Duration: Until Christmas 2026 (with potential extension)

Working pattern: 5 days per week, onsite

Pay: Day rate

An education provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operations to join from the start of the new academic year through to the Christmas break, with the possibility of an extension. Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with the CFO, HR Manager and School Business Manager (SBM), the successful interim will provide operational oversight and ensure the school’s non-teaching functions run efficiently, safely and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational support, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day operations
Provide support to the School Business Manager
Oversee estates / site operations, including contractor management and ongoing maintenance coordination
Lead on Health & Safety, ensuring compliance, documentation and best practice are maintained
Support wider compliance requirements across the school
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers regarding IT and cyber security 
Essential Requirements

Demonstrable experience in an operations/estates/compliance role within schools
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and operational compliance within schools
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and handling multiple workstreams
Able to work fully onsite, 5 days per week in Buckinghamshire
Recruitment Process

Interviews will be held this week and next, so please reach out ASAP to find out more.

To apply or request further details, please contact Abbey Robinson
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed