Operations Manager

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Shefford, SG17 5QS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £46,142.00 - £51,356.00 Annually (FTE)

Operations Manager job summary

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BASED AT: BEST House, Shefford

SALARY/GRADE RANGE: NJC Scale xxx

REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest single employers in Central Bedfordshire. We now educate more than 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values, but our aims can only be achieved if we recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce - and we want those we employ to be valued in the workplace.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Operations Manager. This is a pivotal role within the Central Team and is designed for a professional who thrives on complexity and is eager to shape the operational landscape of our Trust. You will be the “engine room” of our organisation overseeing a diverse portfolio which includes estates management, health and safety, procurement and HR. You will be the key operational link between Central Services and school leaders, ensuring our academies can focus on delivering outstanding education while meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for a “solution finder” - someone who can navigate the nuances of the education sector whilst bringing commercial-grade operational discipline.

If you have a proven track record in operations management then we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: midday, Wednesdau 4th February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10th February 2026

For enquiries about this role, please contact Mark Liddiard (mliddiard@bestacademies.org.uk )

All applications should be made online via MyNewTerm.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Strictly no agencies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bedfordshire-schools-trust-limited

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