We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Head of Operations to join OneSchool Global UK. This is a hybrid role based 2 days per week at our Regional Support Office in Warwick and 3 days travel across our campuses.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will provide senior operational leadership across the region, ensuring the effective, safe and compliant delivery of day-to-day operations across all campuses. You will play a key role in translating strategic objectives into high-quality operational outcomes, supporting organisational growth while maintaining strong governance and risk management.
The core purpose of this role is to drive operational excellence through robust processes, strong financial oversight and continuous improvement, ensuring all campuses are safe, secure, well maintained and compliant with regulatory and organisational standards. Working closely with senior leaders and the Campus Modernisation team, you will support pre-investment planning and post-handover transitions to ensure operational readiness and seamless integration into live operations.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for facilities, health and safety, fleet and student transport, compliance, risk and operational performance. Through strong leadership, data-driven insight and effective stakeholder engagement, you will create environments that enable students, staff and volunteers to thrive.
About You
- An operations leader with extensive experience in leading complex, multi-site or regulated environments.
- Have a track record of delivering operational excellence through effective governance, process improvement and leadership.
- Solid financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, assets and cost control.
- A strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk and regulatory requirements.
- An effective people leader who can motivate, develop and influence others at all levels.
- Data-driven, commercially aware and comfortable using insight to inform decision-making.
- You align with and actively demonstrate the OneSchool Global ethos and values.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, Prince2 or equivalent) are highly desirable.
We offer:
- A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme
- Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
- High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.
- Strong career advancement opportunities.
About OSG
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 24 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide senior operational leadership across the region, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery across all campuses.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational policies, processes and systems aligned to regional and global objectives.
- Ensure campuses are fully operational, compliant and well maintained, with strong oversight of facilities, health & safety and regulatory requirements.
- Lead regional fleet and student transport operations, ensuring safety, compliance and value for money.
- Manage operational budgets, asset lifecycles and cost control, identifying efficiencies without compromising quality or safety.
- Oversee risk management, data protection, insurance and statutory compliance obligations.
- Lead, coach and develop operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Use performance data and insight to monitor effectiveness, identify trends and drive improvement, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations.
The OneSchool Global Culture is based on strong values, and we have a supportive and dynamic team of educators and professional staff across the globe.
If you have any questions or to arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email our Talent Acquisition Partner georgina.parker@uk.oneschoolglobal.com
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment