Sterling Cross Ltd

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 equivalent
  • Hold clean driving licence
  • Experience working as an Estates Bursar, General Bursar, Director of Operations within a school setting
  • Proven experience of leading and delivering change within a school environment (large prep school or secondary school ideally)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience 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 site
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Aviva DigiCare+ (which includes online GP appointments, health checks & nutrition advice)
  • On site parking
  • A range of site discounts
  • Access to gym and pool facilities




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