Head of Operations and Facilities

e-Fotografija; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Contract Summary

Contract length: Permanent

Working weeks: Full time, all year round

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The role: The Head of Operations and Facilities holds a pivotal role at the heart of our dynamic and historic School. It is a unique, busy position that leads the day-to-day provision of the services that support the School, along with your team who manage transport, health and safety, soft services and caretaking services. Working closely with the Bursar, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to drive operational excellence. It is a rare opportunity to play a valued part within a School that has a brand which is known world-wide.

The skills: This role will suit a candidate who relishes the versatility of a wide remit to guide whole organisational development and deliver a first-class operational service. You will have extensive experience of strategy and operations at a senior level within a complex organisation. Using your charismatic, compassionate and collegiate leadership style, you will motivate a multi-discipline team. Your warm, eloquent and approachable communication abilities and highly visible presence will build trust and collaborative relationships throughout the site. You will establish a reputation for sound, pragmatic judgment to deliver excellence.

The Benefits Include:

• free lunch
• free parking
• automatic enrolment in the Schools pension scheme
• use of the Schools sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track
• subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the Schools 12 boarding houses. The Schools estate extends to over 324 acres with approximately 150 buildings (many of which are listed), 70 acres of woodlands and gardens, a 60-acre farm and 120 acres of sports fields including a nine-hole golf course.

Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.