Assistant Operations Manager - Godalming

Godalming, Surrey
£40,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Assistant Operations Manager (Admissions)Location: Godalming, SurreySalary: £40,000 per annumVacancy Type: PermanentHours: Full Time role (37.5 hours per week) (Requires flexibility to attend events, some of which may occur during evenings or weekends, with time off in lieu provided)Closing Date: Friday 5 September 2025The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250-acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.The RoleThe Assistant Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operations of the Admissions department. This includes the planning, coordination, and delivery of key activities such as Open Days, testing sessions, and engagement events.The role will also focus on driving continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing operational processes and procedures. Working closely with the wider Admissions team, the Assistant Operations Manager will help optimise workflows, maintain accurate records, and support the use of admissions-related technologies.Skills and QualificationsKnowledge and Skills Required:

Event & Project Management

Confident in planning and delivering events like Open Days and assessments
Process Improvement

Skilled in reviewing and refining operational workflows
Team Supervision

Experience in guiding junior staff and coordinating team efforts
Stakeholder Engagement

Strong communication skills to manage internal relationships
Administrative Proficiency

Accurate record-keeping and task management
Tech-Savvy

Enjoy technology and use it to improve practices.
Comfortable with learning new systems and digital tools.
Knowledgeable in using Microsoft 365 software
Data Monitoring

Able to track performance and support service delivery

Skills / Personal Competencies:

Proactive

Takes initiative and solves problems independently
Collaborative

Works well with others and supports team success
Adaptable

Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
Customer-Focused

Committed to delivering excellent service
Detail-Oriented

Maintains high standards and accuracy
Organised

Manages time and priorities effectively
Professional

Discreet, reliable, and represents the department and School at the highest standards
Enjoy technology

Unafraid of learning new systems, and ready to use technology for reducing workload and streamlining processes

Benefits

Competitive contributory occupational pension scheme
Death in service benefit up to the age of 70 (if not already included in occupational pension scheme)
Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to £50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
Personal Accident insurance
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
School fee remission (subject to eligibility).
Membership of the School Sports Centre
Membership of the School’s 9-hole golf course at a reduced subscription
Participation in a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme (subject to eligibility)
Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
Lunches, during your normal working day
Free on-site parking
Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
Use of the School Library to borrow books & other media
Continuing professional development as part of our talent management programme

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