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Operations Support Officer

South Farnham Educational Trust, Farnham, GU9 8DY

This job expired on 11 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 May 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 22 - 26 (£29,629 - £33,131)

Operations Support Officer job summary

Operations Support Officer

Location: South Farnham Educational Trust (multi site role)

Salary: 22 - 26 (£29,629 - £33,131 actual salary), commensurate with experience

Contract: 42 weeks, permanent

About the Role

South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Support Officer to support the effective, compliant and efficient delivery of operational services across the Trust.

Working closely with the Estates and Operations Manager, Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), Headteachers and central Trust colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting Trust wide operations, estates, compliance and administrative processes. This role helps ensure our schools run smoothly, safely and consistently, enabling leaders and teachers to focus on delivering excellent education for our pupils.

This is a multi site role and requires regular presence across Trust schools.

As Operations Support Officer, you will:

• Support the coordination of Trust wide operational services and reporting

• Assist with day to day operational processes to ensure schools receive timely, high quality support

• Support estates, premises and facilities management, including planned maintenance, statutory compliance checks and contractor liaison

• Work alongside the Estates Manager and external advisors to promote strong Health & Safety compliance

• Support procurement activities and ongoing contract and supplier management

• Maintain accurate operational records, compliance logs and reporting cycles

• Support administrative processes across schools, promoting consistency, professionalism and excellent stakeholder service

• Contribute to business continuity planning and operational risk management

• Support or contribute to Trust wide operational and estates projects, including capital and maintenance initiatives

About You

We are looking for a well organised, collaborative and solutions focused individual who:

• Has experience in operations, estates, facilities, administration or a related support role

• Has strong organisational, administrative and communication skills

• Understands Health & Safety, compliance and operational systems

• Has experience working with contractors or supporting estates related processes

• Is confident working across multiple sites and balancing competing demands

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and attention to detail

• Is committed to safeguarding, Trust values and high standards of service

Experience in an education, multi academy trust or public sector setting is desirable, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

South Farnham Educational Trust is a high performing and ambitious multi academy trust with a strong culture of collaboration and professional development.

We offer:

• A professional, supportive and values driven culture

• The opportunity to influence Trust wide strategy at a senior level

• A collaborative environment where your expertise will have real impact

• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

Key Statistics

• 11 schools (primary and secondary)

• 5021 pupils

• 669 employees

• 864 ECTs trained/assessed

• 201 trainee teachers

Interested?

To find out more about this exciting opportunity or to visit the Trust please contact us (details are enclosed in the "advert" attachment)

Deadline date: Monday 11th May

Interviews commencing week beginning Monday 11th May

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

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About South Farnham Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-farnham-educational-trust

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