Felsted School - Global Operations Manager

Summary

The Global Operations Director will play a central role in turning programmes into successful day-to-day experiences for students, staff and visiting groups. The role requires excellent organisation, strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate effectively across a wide range of School departments.

Detail

Felsted School is seeking an organised, proactive and practical Global Operations Manager to join our growing Global Education team.

Reporting to the Head of Global Education Programmes, the Operations Manager will play an important role in the successful planning and delivery of Felsted's international programmes, with particular responsibility for the operational delivery of the Felsted International Summer School and LEAP programmes.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving and working with people.

The Opportunity The Operations Manager will help ensure that our Global Education programmes run smoothly, safely and efficiently. You will coordinate the practical detail behind programme delivery, working with colleagues across the School as well as external suppliers and partners. Your responsibilities will include programme logistics, staffing coordination, transport, excursions, accommodation, events, operational systems, risk-management processes and financial administration. During residential programmes, you will be a visible and important member of the operational team, helping to ensure that students are safe, well cared for and able to enjoy an outstanding experience. Further information about Felsted School can be found at www.felsted.org.

About You You will be a highly organised and proactive individual who takes pride in making sure that things happen smoothly and that the detail is right. You may already have experience in operations, programme coordination, events, hospitality, education, residential programmes or a similar environment. You will be comfortable managing several priorities at once and working to deadlines. You will have good communication skills and enjoy working with a wide range of people. Most importantly, you will be practical, dependable and willing to get involved. When plans change or unexpected problems arise, you will be someone who stays calm, thinks clearly and finds a solution. Experience of working with children or young people, residential programmes or international education would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About Global Education Felsted Global Education provides international educational experiences for students, schools and partners from around the world. Our programmes include the Felsted International Summer School, LEAP and other international education opportunities. The team works closely with colleagues across Felsted School and with international agents, schools, suppliers and programme partners. This is an exciting time to join the team as our Global Education provision continues to develop.

Why Felsted? Felsted School is an independent school set within a historic 80-acre campus in rural Essex. Our international programmes bring together students and colleagues from around the world, creating a dynamic and rewarding environment in which to work. The Operations Manager will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the experience of students and staff while developing valuable experience in international education and programme operations.

Residential Commitment The role includes residential working during the International Summer School programme in July and August and during the LEAP programme which takes place for one week before the start of each academic year. This is an important part of the role and provides the opportunity to work directly with the programme team and contribute to the successful day-to-day experience of our students.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 11 November at 9:00am. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Documents

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