Operations Manager

Aspire Active Education Group • Full-time • Tyburn, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom • £0 / year • 3w ago

As Operations Manager, you will be at the heart of Aspire’s day-to-day activities, overseeing the operational aspects that drive our success. From onboarding new team members to managing schedules and resources, you will ensure that our internal processes run smoothly and efficiently. As part of our senior management team, you will work with directors and department leads to implement operational strategies that support our mission. This will help foster a productive and compliant work environment aligned with Aspires goals.

Your role will include:

Overseeing recruitment processes, including job listings, reference checks, and ID verification.

Leading employee induction and onboarding, ensuring access to essential systems such as email, internal communication tools, and HR platforms and coordinating delivery of uniforms, ID badges, and other necessary resources.

Managing and organising training initiatives to promote skill development and personal growth.

Coordinating logistics, including timetables, team rotas, and scheduling to support optimal team performance.

Conducting performance management through regular one-on-ones and mentorship to nurture team potential.

Managing payroll and budgets, and efficiently allocating equipment and resources.

Conducting interviews and evaluating candidates to identify those who align with Aspire’s values and contribute to a positive team culture.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and standards, including Ofsted.

Serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead to uphold a safe and secure workplace.

Managing the day-to-day operations of the team to meet the needs of our stakeholders, while collaborating with HR to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Maintaining the employee handbook and overseeing policy updates and adherence.

To be considered for the role, you will need to have the following:

Personal Attributes:

A natural organiser with a talent for streamlining processes and managing resources efficiently to ensure smooth daily operations that support our wider mission.

A proactive communicator who engages confidently with team members at all levels, fostering open lines of communication and promoting a culture of collaboration and shared success.

Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, quickly adjusting to new challenges with a calm and solution-focused approach.

You genuinely care about developing people, demonstrating empathy and encouragement to foster an inclusive and growth-oriented environment.

You pay close attention to detail, ensuring high standards across compliance, scheduling, and resource management while keeping a big-picture perspective aligned with Aspire’s goals.

You are a strategic thinker skilled at aligning operational strategies with our mission, ensuring that your decisions drive long-term impact and sustainable success.

Knowledge and Experience:

Proven experience managing daily operations, team schedules, and resources efficiently to drive organisational success.

Skilled in overseeing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including compliance checks and safeguarding best practices.

Good financial acumen in managing budgets and resource allocation to support efficient operations.

Demonstrated ability to foster team growth through training and development initiatives.

Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance, especially Ofsted standards, with experience managing policies and maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding.

Qualifications:

A degree in related field is preferred but not essential.

Driving licence and access to a car

General:

This role is subject to receiving satisfactory DBS checks and professional references.

Training and Personal Development

Aspire believes in investing in your growth. Personal and professional development is central to our culture, and as part of your journey with us, you’ll benefit from:

Regular 1-to-1 meetings to review progress and explore development opportunities

Access to relevant external workshops and resources to enhance your skill set and keep you at the cutting edge of financial management.

Regular performance reviews to ensure continuous growth, both personally and professionally.

Working for Aspire Active Education Group

Full-time permanent.

Wage from £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.

22 days annual leave, pro rata, with the opportunity to earn additional leave, plus bank holidays.

A company pension scheme.

Free school holiday childcare for children aged 5 to 12.

A company laptop.

Free regular ‘CheckUps’ from T-Cup.

Financial well-being support from YourY.

Are you a dynamic team player ready to make a real impact in a mission-driven organisation? To apply for the position of Operations Manager, please submit your application. For any further information, feel free to contact Andrew Stanton

Closing Date 2/1/25

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Free parking

On-site parking