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. Key Responsibilities: ✔ 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 Ideal Candidate: ✔ 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.