Operations Coordinator

Wishford Education are looking for a highly  organised and proactive Operations Coordinator  to join our central team, providing  administrative and operational support to the CEO and Director of Operations.  This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart  of the organisation, helping to ensure our  schools operate effectively and efficiently while  supporting a range of operational projects and  initiatives. This opportunity would suit an experienced  administrator (3-5 years) who thrives in a fastpaced  environment and is confident managing  multiple priorities and has a high attention to  detail.  This position offers the opportunity to work  across a diverse range of operational activities,  supporting school leaders and central functions  while contributing to projects that have a  meaningful impact on the delivery of education  and the wider organisation's success. Reports to: Director of Operations Hours, Salary & Benefits: Hours: Permanent role, year round,  24 hours per week.  Based at our support office in Corsham. Flexible  working is available. Salary: £16,800 - £20,400 pa depending on  experience and qualifications. (£27,996 - £33,987  FTE) Benefits: 5% employer pension Shopping discount card Means tested staff discount in our schools, nurseries and camps 15 days holiday + bank holidays pa with the option to purchase additional leave Access to the group's counselling scheme Access to fully funded apprenticeships Discretionary Christmas stand down Personal accident at work cover Flexible working patterns, hybrid working available Cycle to work scheme Job Description: Key responsibilities Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and Director of Operations, including diary management, meetings, events and travel. Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, action tracking and follow-up across the organisation. Support the smooth running of the support office, including records, systems, suppliers, contracts and procurement. Assist with operational finance, expenditure tracking, reporting and management information. Support organisational governance, policy reviews, compliance, insurance and risk management activities. Coordinate training administration, mandatory training records and staff benefit schemes, working closely with HR. Support catering services and continuous improvement across schools, nurseries and camps, including supplier and contract management. Maintain oversight of complaints, concerns and operational issues, supporting investigations, reporting and follow-up alongside the HR team. Provide research, project and administrative support to senior leaders and contribute to wider organisational improvement initiatives. To see the full job description and person specification, please read the attached candidate pack.