Operations Manager

Are you an experienced Operations Manager ready to lead a dynamic facilities team? If so the Abingdon Foundation has an exciting Operations Manager opportunity! Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE Salary: £47,512 Per Annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 05 June 2065 (midday) About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford. Operations Manager - The Role: Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will lead the Operations department, a soft facilities management team that supports the Group''s day-to-day operations. You will line manage the Head of Housekeeping, Catering Manager, Transport Manager, Senior Receptionist and Lead Porter. Working closely with the hard facilities management team, you will oversee catering contracts with outsourced partners, manage the joint bus service, supervise reception and porter teams, and coordinate ..... full job details .....