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Deputy Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced Deputy Operations Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a pivotal role that will support the seamless day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining high operational standards, identifying areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities will include:

* Workplace Inspections & Site Management

* Daily Operational Support

* Deputising for the Facilities Manager and Commercial Manager

* Health, Safety & Compliance

* Security Management

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to providing a high quality service and maintaining exceptional standards, be hands on and flexible to the varying demands of the school and a natural leader. They will also have proven experience in an operations, facilities or site management role, ideally within an education setting or similar multi-site environment.

The Deputy Operations Manager will be required to work such hours as is necessary to perform the duties of the role, but will be based on a flexible 40-hour working week. The role will involve occasional out-of-hours working, including early mornings, evenings and weekends subject to the demands of the role. TOIL can be taken back during holiday time for additional hours worked.

We offer a supportive community environment, a competitive salary dependent on experience and a range of benefits.

For further details about the role, please read our Job description below.

To apply, please click ‘Apply now’ (Yellow button top right corner)

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Friday 20th June 2025.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised and early applications are encouraged.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

About us

Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.

* Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.

* Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another

* Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.

Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.

SERVICE

We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.

RELATIONSHIPS

We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.

LEADERSHIP

We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.

EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email or by telephone