Operations Officer
17 days ago
York
York Steiner School is a thriving independent school for children aged 316 offering an inspiring Steiner-Waldorf education. We are looking for a skilled experienced and enthusiastic Operations Officer to work alongside a dedicated staff team to ensure the school is a safe and welcoming environment. Excellent communication is key to this role as it involves working with external contractorsand teaching and non teaching staff at the school in relation to health and safety estates and other key operational activities. The role involves keeping up to date with changing legislation and guidance to ensure compliance. You will be joining a warm nurturing and vibrant community of staff parents and children. We work collegiately and the children are at the heart of all decision making at the school. This role reports into the Business Manager and works closely with the Finance and HR/Admin teams. Compliance and Health and Safety • To support all aspects of York Steiner School H&S and compliance across the entire school., • To implement North Yorkshire Councils H&S procedures to be compliant for, • H&S Premises Inspection, • H&S paperwork audit, • Fire Risk Assessment, • To advise and support teachers preparing Risk Assessments from a H&S perspective for school activities., • To be responsible for keeping up to date with changing legislation and guidance to ensure compliance., • To be responsible for COSHH Management., • To create risk assessments and oversee H&S at 2 school fairs. Attendance on the day (includes two working weekends per academic year) is required but there is time off in lieu., • To oversee the IT security software and be the first point of contact for school IT issues with our external provider., • Attending training relevant to the role., • To build good working relationships with the Finance Manager HR/Admin Manager and Caretaker., • Communicate effectively with the Headteacher SENDCo teachers non-teaching staff students/children and parents., • To oversee medicines and first aid in school and manage log and act upon accident reporting., • To manage external facilities contracts i.e. print/photocopier coffee machine., • To manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in a timely manner., • To be Lead fire Marshall within school coordination of fire marshals and schedule training., • Comply with all school policies and procedures especially safeguarding health & safety and IT policy., • Lead on sustainability energy efficiency and resource management initiative to develop a school-wide sustainability action plan (DfE requirement coming in 2025)., • Ensure the school site facilities and equipment are safe well maintained and fit for purpose., • Maintain and review school operational policies (H&S trips GDPR fire safety estates policies)., • Prepare compliance reports for governors / trustees via the business manager., • Oversee site security access control keys/fobs., • Coordinate with contractors for out-of-hours access. Statutory Requirements • Responsibility for electronic record keeping to meet both statutory and school requirements e.g. school management systems and safeguarding systems., • Follow the staff code of conduct when interacting with children., • Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the schools safeguarding policy. Please apply online or send a CV and covering letter (explaining how you meet the person specification) to Applications close Friday 19th September 2025. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. CriteriaEssentialDesirable Qualifications Experience and Training A good knowledge of H&S policy and procedures Experience of H&S administration Completion of at least one recognised Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH COSHH or willingness to complete in the first term of employment Previous experience of working in a school environment An understanding of Steiner Waldorf Education and the Ethos of York Steiner School Experience of dealing with and managing contractors First Aid at work Qualification or willingness to complete training IT skills including Microsoft Office and G suite Skills & Knowledge A proven track record of successfully overseeing H&S / policy in the workplace Maintaining accurate records Excellent organisation time management & workload planning skills Required Experience: Unclear Seniority Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1