Operations Team Leader

Job description / Role

Job overview

Heathfield School is seeking a proactive and experienced Operations Team Leader to join our welcoming independent boarding and day school. This vital, hands-on role involves leading the maintenance and housekeeping teams, ensuring the school estate is safe, compliant, and well-presented. You will combine practical skills with effective team leadership, support statutory checks, manage contractors, and contribute to the smooth running of school operations and events.

Candidates with a strong background in facilities or estates management and a proactive, can-do attitude are encouraged to apply.

The team at Heathfield is a strong community of highly professional, skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic staff. The school employs almost 120 staff in a wide range of posts. We are very proud of our dedicated and committed team of academic, residential and support staff. Whatever your job, you are encouraged to get fully involved with the life of the school. The governors and senior leadership team are committed to supporting the continuing development of their staff and maintaining an effective and highly rewarding working environment.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK. Heathfield School does not support visa applications.

Heathfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Heathfield School is an equal opportunities employer.