Director of Operations

Job Location	Woodhouse, Loughborough
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Director of OperationsDescriptionWe are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and dynamic individual to join the Senior Management Team at our purpose-built residential Sixth Form College near Loughborough on a fixed term contract from 1 st June 2020 to 1 st November 2021.The Director of Operations (DoO) is responsible to the Principal, and plays a major role in supporting the delivery of the School’s curricular and co-curricular programmes through provision of advice and support to the Principal in the administration and management of the School including strategic planning, operational delivery, finance, HR, and Third Party use of DSFC. He/she is also the on-site Contractual lead on all Pearson TQ (PTQ) elements of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI).Welbeck DSFC is seeking a Director of Operations who will provide outstanding leadership to the College’s support staff while being a vital, strategic voice on the Senior Management Team. Working closely with the Principal and Vice President of Pearson TQ, the DoO will work to deliver the College’s strategy, manage day-to-day operational aspects and take a leading role in the closure of the College which takes place in Summer/Autumn 2021.The College is seeking a candidate with a breadth of experience, capable of providing inspiring leadership to a diverse team. Candidates will have significant management and strategy experience, not necessarily gained in a school context but certainly within a complex organisation with numerous stakeholders; for example, experience of military leadership at command level. They will have strong financial management credentials, drive and determination to deliver innovative solutions, and excellent communication skills underpinned by empathy, flexibility and a collaborative approach.Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.The information you provide will stay confidential, and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.QualificationsEssential

Universitylevel or equivalent qualifications

Professional qualifications appropriate to previous career appointments

Evidence of continued career and professional development

Desirable

Second Degree level qualifications or equivalent

Leadership or management training (either an accredited course or INSET)

Accountancy qualifications

Accounting and auditing military accounts

Skills essential

Extensive leadership experience in a sizeable organisation

Experience in operational delivery

Extensive general management in wide ranging and varied areas in a sizeable organisation

Experience of budgeting, forecasting and business planning

Proven track record in business, management consulting or operations

Skills desirable

Working with partners in a PFI contractual setting

Experience in the military

Health and Safety

Experience in the delivery of an effective performance management system

Accounting and auditing military accounts

Working in an educational environment

Please see person specification and job description for more informationPrimary Location: GB-GB-LoughboroughWork Locations: GB-Loughborough-Welbeck DSFC Welbeck DSFC - Forest Road Woodhouse Loughborough LE12 8WDJob: Learning DeliveryOrganization: CoreEmployee Status: Regular EmployeeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobJob Posting: Feb 5, 2020Job Unposting: OngoingSchedule: Full-time RegularReq ID: 2000387Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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