Operations Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
£65,000 – £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Bedford School is looking for an Operations Director to be responsible for ensuring the effective leadership, coordination and running of operation support services and estate management across Bedford School.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), the Operations Director will oversee all aspects of the estate, masterplan and will manage and oversee the design, construction, implementation and maintenance of Bedford school’s operating structures and procedures.
The Operations Director will advise the DFO and Headmaster on all aspects of school operations and the implementation and delivery of the school operations strategy. This role will involve oversight of the estates, maintenance, catering, grounds, domestic, porters, security, and commercial enterprises teams, monitoring and evaluating practice and ensuring the development of high-quality function in each area.
The role contains a significant leadership element and thus requires exceptional people-management skills including diplomacy, tolerance, and stability as well as outstanding business and administrative expertise.
For further information regarding this role please contact Director of Finance and Operations, Andy MacFarlane – amacfarlane@bedfordschool.org.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Director roles across Bedford School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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