Operations Bursar - School (12M FTC)

Ready to lead operations in a role where you can make a real impact?

Role: Operations Bursar (School)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Contract: 12M fixed term

Hours: 40h per week, 52 weeks per year

A leading independent school in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Operations Bursar to join its senior leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the student experience by leading a wide range of support services across a large and diverse campus.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional standards across facilities, domestic operations, student and outward facing services, while driving continuous improvement, leading large-scale projects and managing organisational change.

You'll be joining a highly respected organisation with a strong sense of purpose and a long-standing commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience.

We're looking for an experienced operational leader with a background in facilities, estates, hospitality, education or another complex customer-focused environment.

You'll have a proven track record of leading large teams, managing complex projects and change, and driving service improvements.

This is a permanent Operations Bursar position based in West Sussex.

Person specification:

Educated to Degree/HND level or equivalentHold clean driving licenceExperience working as an Estates Bursar, General Bursar, Director of Operations within a school settingProven experience of leading and delivering change within a school environment (large prep school or secondary school ideally)Strong project management skillsExperience in managing people, with the ability to coach/mentor strong personalities

Benefits:

25 days paid annual leave (+ bank holidays)Free lunches and other refreshments on siteEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAviva DigiCare+ (which includes online GP appointments, health checks & nutrition advice)On site parkingA range of site discountsAccess to gym and pool facilities