Director of Operations

Director of Operations - Education
Nationwide
£100,000 per annum
Full Time | Permanent

A leading national provider within Education and Specialist Support Services is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead operational performance across multiple regions within their Education division.

This is a senior strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced educational leader with a strong operational background across multi-site education settings, particularly within SEND and Independent Special Schools.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, performance, growth, and consistency across the organisation while working closely with Executive Leadership teams.

✔ Lead operational performance across multiple education regions
✔ Drive occupancy, workforce stability, and financial performance
✔ Hold senior regional leaders accountable against KPIs and service delivery
✔ Support organisational growth and long-term strategic objectives
✔ Ensure operational readiness for Ofsted and regulatory inspections
✔ Build and maintain strong Local Authority and stakeholder relationships
✔ Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and performance management to operational teams
✔ Support the delivery of outstanding educational environments and pupil outcomes

✔ Experienced educational leader with oversight of multiple schools
✔ Previously reported directly into MD, COO, or Executive Leadership level
✔ Strong background within SEND schools and ideally Independent Special Schools
✔ Significant senior leadership experience within Education provision
✔ Strong operational, financial, and people management skills
✔ Proven track record of leading change and improving performance at scale
✔ Excellent understanding of Ofsted regulations and Independent School Standards
✔ Commercially aware with strong strategic leadership capability
✔ Degree qualified (QTS preferred)
✔ Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation committed to delivering high-quality education and positive outcomes for young people nationwide.