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£37,254 - £41,808 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month We offer flexible rotas, although weekend working will still be required Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Salary: Base salary of £32,014 - £36,568 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits _ Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you’re at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes _ A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _. To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Director of Food & Beverage Rugby School & Bilton Grange Rugby, Warwickshire £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience Shape the Future of Food, Hospitality and Student Experience A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most prestigious educational institutions as Director of Food & Beverage , leading the strategic direction of food, hospitality and catering across Rugby School and Bilton Grange . This is far more than a traditional catering leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector-leading food and hospitality experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best-in-class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment. For the right individual, there will also be potential opportunities to influence food strategy across the wider Rugby School Group in the future. The Opportunity As Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term strategy that enhances student wellbeing, hospitality excellence, financial performance and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include: Setting the strategic direction for food, hospitality and service excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. Creating and embedding exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and customer experience. Building and developing high-performing leadership and operational teams. Leading transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Driving commercial performance, financial planning and cost control. Strengthening operational structures, governance and accountability. Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community. Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, students, staff, families and guests. What Success Looks Like You will create a lasting legacy through: Outstanding food quality and dining experiences. A clear and sustainable food and hospitality strategy. Strong leadership capability and succession planning. Improved operational effectiveness and accountability. Financial clarity, control and long-term value creation. A recognised benchmark for excellence within independent education. About You You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to operate strategically while remaining connected to day-to-day delivery. We are particularly interested in candidates from: Independent education. Premium hospitality. Contract catering. Multi-site service-led organisations. Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement. You will bring: Proven senior leadership experience within hospitality, catering, education or a related service industry. Strong commercial and financial management expertise. A track record of leading large teams and delivering cultural change. The ability to influence and build trusted relationships at executive level. Excellent strategic, operational and organisational skills. Sound judgement with the ability to balance service excellence, student wellbeing, commercial objectives and long-term sustainability. A passion for creating exceptional customer experiences. Why Join Rugby School? Rugby School is one of the UK's most distinguished educational communities, recognised for its rich heritage, excellence and commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on daily school life while helping shape the future of food and hospitality across a highly respected institution. About Lodestone House Lodestone House is committed to redefining catering within independent education through seasonal and sustainable food, food education and long-term partnerships with leading schools. Our ambition is simple: to create memorable food experiences that have a positive impact on students, staff and visitors every day. Package Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Senior leadership role within a prestigious educational environment Opportunity to influence future strategy across a wider group of schools If you are an exceptional food, hospitality or catering leader ready to leave a lasting legacy, we would love to hear from you. About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0409/76416001/52831428/SU #Lodestone House Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKTJ

3D Aesthetics is looking for an ambitious and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in medical aesthetics to join us as our Clinical Development Manager. This is a unique role combining hands‑on clinical practice with clinical development, governance, practitioner education, treatment protocol development and aesthetic technology. The position offers an opportunity to progress beyond a traditional treatment‑based nursing role and play an important part in shaping clinical standards across our growing clinic group and the wider 3D Aesthetics business. • Three days per week across our clinics, supporting clinical development, governance, CQC preparation, practitioner development and patient care., • Two days per week at our Rugby Head Office, developing advanced treatment protocols, clinical education, practitioner resources and clinically led content. 3D Aesthetics is an established UK manufacturer and supplier of advanced non‑surgical aesthetic technology, working with clinics and practitioners nationwide. We also operate our own 3D Aesthetics Clinics in Leamington Spa and Knowle, with a third clinic planned for Cheltenham. As both sides of the business continue to grow, we are looking for a Registered Nurse who can act as an important link between real‑world clinical practice, practitioner education, clinical governance and aesthetic technology development. Working closely with our Directors and Clinical, Compliance, Training and Marketing teams, you will help develop and maintain exceptional clinical standards across the business. • Supporting our clinics through CQC preparation and ongoing compliance., • Developing, implementing and reviewing clinical SOPs and treatment protocols., • Supporting clinical governance, audits, risk management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and patient safety., • Reviewing and improving patient consultation, consent, treatment planning and aftercare processes., • Ensuring clinical documentation and patient records meet appropriate professional and regulatory standards., • Developing competency frameworks and consistent clinical standards across our clinic locations., • Mentoring and supporting the clinical development of practitioners., • Improving patient pathways, treatment outcomes and the overall clinical experience., • Supporting the safe introduction of new treatments and technologies., • Maintaining an active clinical presence, undertaking consultations and treatments where appropriate. A significant part of this role will focus on developing the clinical depth of the wider 3D Aesthetics offering. • Developing advanced treatment protocols across 3D Aesthetics technologies., • Creating bespoke and combination treatment protocols using multiple technologies., • Developing treatment pathways covering patient selection, consultation, treatment planning, delivery, expected outcomes and aftercare., • Working alongside our Training team to enhance the clinical depth of practitioner education., • Developing clinical education that goes beyond simply operating a device and focuses on achieving safe, effective and consistent treatment outcomes., • Creating clinical resources including protocols, treatment guides, practitioner guidance, FAQs and best‑practice materials., • Supporting the clinical development and introduction of new technologies., • Contributing to clinical case studies, trials, white papers and documentation of patient outcomes., • Delivering clinical education at workshops, masterclasses, Open Days and industry events. Working closely with our Marketing team, you will translate clinical expertise into credible and engaging educational content. This may include: • Developing clinically led educational content for practitioners and clinics., • Supporting filming days, educational videos, webinars and social content., • Providing clinical commentary around technologies, treatments and industry developments., • Developing treatment and condition‑focused educational content., • Helping further establish 3D Aesthetics as a trusted source of clinical education within the aesthetics industry. Depending on your existing experience and training, you may work with technologies and treatments including: • Laser hair and tattoo removal, • RF microneedling, • HIFU, • Advanced skin rejuvenation, • Body contouring and fat reduction, • HydrO2 Facial, • LED light therapy, • Combination treatment programmes, • Other advanced energy‑based aesthetic technologies Full manufacturer‑led training and a structured induction will be provided where required before treatments are undertaken independently. We are specifically looking for a Registered Nurse who wants to combine patient care with clinical development, education and leadership. The successful candidate will ideally already have experience within aesthetics, dermatology, skin health or a related clinical environment, with a genuine interest in aesthetic technologies and treatment development. • Qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC registration., • Appropriate nursing qualifications and evidence of continued professional development., • Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety., • Excellent patient care and communication skills., • Strong knowledge of consultation, treatment planning and patient pathways., • Excellent organisation and attention to detail., • Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills., • Confidence working independently and taking ownership of clinical projects., • Ability to work collaboratively across clinical and non‑clinical departments., • Flexibility to work across our clinic locations and Rugby Head Office., • A genuine interest in medical aesthetics, skin health and aesthetic technology., • Previous experience working within medical aesthetics., • Laser and Light qualification., • Experience with laser, RF, HIFU or other energy‑based aesthetic technologies., • Experience of CQC requirements and clinical governance., • Experience developing SOPs, clinical protocols or clinical documentation., • Experience mentoring, educating or training other practitioners., • Confidence presenting clinical information to groups or on camera., • Experience contributing to clinical trials, case studies or research. You do not need to meet every desirable criterion. We are interested in finding the right Registered Nurse with strong clinical foundations, ambition and the potential to develop with the business. This position has been created as part of our longer‑term clinical development and leadership strategy. • Clinical leadership and governance, • Multi‑site clinical oversight, • Practitioner education and mentoring, • Registered Manager responsibilities, subject to suitability and CQC registration, • Clinical education and technology development, • Clinical research and treatment innovation, • Future medical aesthetic services The longer-term opportunity is to become a central clinical leader within the group, helping shape clinical standards, education, protocols, practitioner development and innovation across both our clinic and technology businesses. • 23 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, • Complimentary staff treatments, • Significant treatment and skincare discounts, • Manufacturer‑led technology training, • Ongoing CPD and professional development, • Access to our dedicated training academy, • Clear opportunities for clinical and leadership progression, • Exposure to new and emerging aesthetic technologies, • A varied role spanning clinical practice, education and technology development, • A supportive and ambitious working environment Some flexibility may be required for clinic activity, training, exhibitions, filming and industry events. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Rugby, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 84 children. Our longstanding staff works in a purpose-built facility, committed to providing high-quality service to all families. Conveniently located with a bus stop right outside, we also offer free parking for our team. Lunch is available for just 50p, with funds supporting staff events and welfare initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes quality care and community engagement. • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children., • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration., • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents., • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children., • Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rugby School seeks a Head of Operations to lead catering, hospitality, facilities and logistics across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. The role requires strategic direction, strong leadership and a drive for ongoing operational excellence. You will shape service standards, develop senior teams and partner with the COO and SLT to deliver exceptional student, staff and visitor experiences within a prestigious educational environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most distinguished educational institutions as Head of Operations, leading the strategic and operational delivery of catering, hospitality, facilities support services, logistics and operational excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. This is far more than a traditional operational leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector‑leading operational environment that supports an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best‑in‑class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment. For the right individual, there will also be opportunities to influence wider operational strategy across the broader Rugby School Group in the future. As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long‑term operational strategy that enhances service delivery, operational performance, stakeholder satisfaction and financial sustainability. Your responsibilities will include: • Setting the strategic direction for operational services across Rugby School and Bilton Grange., • Leading multiple operational functions to ensure seamless day‑to‑day delivery across the schools., • Creating and embedding best‑in‑class service standards and operational excellence., • Building, developing and inspiring high‑performing leadership and operational teams., • Driving continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change initiatives., • Leading financial planning, budgeting, commercial performance and cost management., • Strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and operational accountability., • Ensuring operational services support the wellbeing and experience of students, staff and visitors., • Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community., • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, staff, families, suppliers and external partners. You will create a lasting legacy through: • Consistently high‑performing operational services across both schools., • A clear and sustainable operational strategy aligned to the schools' long‑term vision., • Strong leadership capability and succession planning across operational teams., • Simplified processes, improved efficiencies and enhanced service delivery., • Strong governance, compliance and risk management practices., • Financial clarity, control and long‑term value creation., • A recognised benchmark for operational excellence within independent education. You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to think strategically whilst remaining connected to operational delivery. We are particularly interested in candidates from: • Independent education., • Multi‑site operations., • Facilities management., • Hospitality and service‑led organisations., • Contract catering., • Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement. You will bring: • Proven senior operational leadership experience within education, hospitality, facilities management or a related service industry., • Strong commercial and financial management expertise., • A track record of leading large and diverse teams across multiple functions., • Experience delivering operational transformation and cultural change., • The ability to influence and build trusted relationships at executive level., • Strong strategic planning, organisational and leadership capabilities., • Excellent understanding of governance, compliance, health and safety and risk management., • Sound judgement with the ability to balance service excellence, operational effectiveness and long‑term sustainability., • A passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and continuous improvement. Rugby School is one of the UK's most distinguished educational communities, recognised for its rich heritage, excellence and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on daily school life while helping shape the future of operational excellence across a highly respected institution. Lodestone House is committed to delivering exceptional support services within independent education through innovation, strong partnerships and operational excellence. Our ambition is simple: to create environments where students, staff and visitors can thrive every day through outstanding service delivery and operational leadership. • Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 per annum, • Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, • Senior leadership position within a prestigious educational environment, • Opportunity to influence strategy across a wider group of schools, • Significant scope to shape and develop operational services across multiple functions If you are an exceptional operational leader ready to create lasting impact within one of the UK's most respected educational institutions, we would love to hear from you. As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! #J-18808-Ljbffr

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most distinguished educational institutions as Head of Operations, leading the strategic and operational delivery of catering, hospitality, facilities support services, logistics and operational excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. This is far more than a traditional operational leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector-leading operational environment that supports an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best-in-class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment. For the right individual, there will also be opportunities to influence wider operational strategy across the broader Rugby School Group in the future. As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term operational strategy that enhances service delivery, operational performance, stakeholder satisfaction and financial sustainability. Your responsibilities will include: • Setting the strategic direction for operational services across Rugby School and Bilton Grange., • Leading multiple operational functions to ensure seamless day-to-day delivery across the schools., • Creating and embedding best-in-class service standards and operational excellence., • Building, developing and inspiring high-performing leadership and operational teams., • Driving continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change initiatives., • Leading financial planning, budgeting, commercial performance and cost management., • Strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and operational accountability., • Ensuring operational services support the wellbeing and experience of students, staff and visitors., • Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community., • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, staff, families, suppliers and external partners. You will create a lasting legacy through: • Consistently high-performing operational services across both schools., • A clear and sustainable operational strategy aligned to the schools' long-term vision., • Strong leadership capability and succession planning across operational teams., • Simplified processes, improved efficiencies and enhanced service delivery., • Strong governance, compliance and risk management practices., • Financial clarity, control and long-term value creation., • A recognised benchmark for operational excellence within independent education. You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to think strategically whilst remaining connected to operational delivery. We are particularly interested in candidates from: • Independent education., • Multi-site operations., • Facilities management., • Hospitality and service-led organisations., • Contract catering., • Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement. You will bring: • Proven senior operational leadership experience within education, hospitality, facilities management or a related service industry., • Strong commercial and financial management expertise., • A track record of leading large and diverse teams across multiple functions., • Experience delivering operational transformation and cultural change., • The ability to influence and build trusted relationships at executive level., • Strong strategic planning, organisational and leadership capabilities., • Excellent understanding of governance, compliance, health and safety and risk management., • Sound judgement with the ability to balance service excellence, operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability., • A passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and continuous improvement. Rugby School is one of the UK's most distinguished educational communities, recognised for its rich heritage, excellence and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on daily school life while helping shape the future of operational excellence across a highly respected institution. Lodestone House is committed to delivering exceptional support services within independent education through innovation, strong partnerships and operational excellence. Our ambition is simple: to create environments where students, staff and visitors can thrive every day through outstanding service delivery and operational leadership. • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, • Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, • Senior leadership position within a prestigious educational environment, • Opportunity to influence strategy across a wider group of schools, • Significant scope to shape and develop operational services across multiple functions #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head Of Operations - Rugby Head of Operations Rugby, Warwickshire 80,000 - 100,000 per annum, dependent on experience Lead Operational Excellence Across One of the UK's Most Prestigious Educational Communities A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most distinguished educational institutions as Head of Operations, leading the strategic and operational delivery of catering, hospitality, facilities support services, logistics and operational excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. This is far more than a traditional operational leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector-leading operational environment that supports an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best-in-class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment. For the right individual, there will also be opportunities to influence wider operational strategy across the broader Rugby School Group in the future. As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term operational strategy that enhances service delivery, operational performance, stakeholder satisfaction and financial sustainability. Your responsibilities will include: • Setting the strategic direction for operational services across Rugby School and Bilton Grange., • Leading multiple operational functions to ensure seamless day-to-day delivery across the schools., • Creating and embedding best-in-class service standards and operational excellence., • Building, developing and inspiring high-performing leadership and operational teams., • Driving continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change initiatives., • Leading financial planning, budgeting, commercial performance and cost management., • Strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and operational accountability., • Ensuring operational services support the wellbeing and experience of students, staff and visitors., • Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community., • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, staff, families, suppliers and external partners. You will create a lasting legacy through: • Consistently high-performing operational services across both schools., • A clear and sustainable operational strategy aligned to the schools' long-term vision., • Strong leadership capability and succession planning across operational teams., • Simplified processes, improved efficiencies and enhanced service delivery., • Strong governance, compliance and risk management practices., • Financial clarity, control and long-term value creation., • A recognised benchmark for operational excellence within independent education. You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to think strategically whilst remaining connected to operational delivery. We are particularly interested in candidates from: • Independent education., • Multi-site operations., • Facilities management., • Hospitality and service-led organisations., • Contract catering., • Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement. You will bring: • Proven senior operational leadership experience within education, hospitality, facilities management or a related service industry., • Strong commercial and financial management expertise., • A track record of leading large and diverse teams across multiple functions., • Experience delivering operational transformation and cultural change., • The ability to influence and build trusted relationships at executive level., • Strong strategic planning, organisational and leadership capabilities., • Excellent understanding of governance, compliance, health and safety and risk management., • Sound judgement with the ability to balance service excellence, operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability., • A passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and continuous improvement. Rugby School is one of the UK's most distinguished educational communities, recognised for its rich heritage, excellence and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on daily school life while helping shape the future of operational excellence across a highly respected institution. Lodestone House is committed to delivering exceptional support services within independent education through innovation, strong partnerships and operational excellence. Our ambition is simple: to create environments where students, staff and visitors can thrive every day through outstanding service delivery and operational leadership. • Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 per annum, • Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, • Senior leadership position within a prestigious educational environment, • Opportunity to influence strategy across a wider group of schools, • Significant scope to shape and develop operational services across multiple functions #J-18808-Ljbffr

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most distinguished educational institutions as Head of Operations, leading the strategic and operational delivery of catering, hospitality, facilities support services, logistics and operational excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. This is far more than a traditional operational leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector‑leading operational environment that supports an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best‑in‑class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment. For the right individual, there will also be opportunities to influence wider operational strategy across the broader Rugby School Group in the future. • Setting the strategic direction for operational services across Rugby School and Bilton Grange., • Leading multiple operational functions to ensure seamless day-to-day delivery across the schools., • Creating and embedding best-in-class service standards and operational excellence., • Building, developing and inspiring high-performing leadership and operational teams., • Driving continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change initiatives., • Leading financial planning, budgeting, commercial performance and cost management., • Strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and operational accountability., • Ensuring operational services support the wellbeing and experience of students, staff and visitors., • Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community., • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, staff, families, suppliers and external partners., • Consistently high-performing operational services across both schools., • A clear and sustainable operational strategy aligned to the schools' long‑term vision., • Strong leadership capability and succession planning across operational teams., • Simplified processes, improved efficiencies and enhanced service delivery., • Strong governance, compliance and risk management practices., • Financial clarity, control and long-term value creation., • A recognised benchmark for operational excellence within independent education. You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to think strategically whilst remaining connected to operational delivery. • Independent education., • Multi-site operations., • Facilities management., • Hospitality and service-led organisations., • Contract catering., • Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement., • Proven senior operational leadership experience within education, hospitality, facilities management or a related service industry., • Strong commercial and financial management expertise., • A track record of leading large and diverse teams across multiple functions., • Experience delivering operational transformation and cultural change., • The ability to influence and build trusted relationships at executive level., • Strong strategic planning, organisational and leadership capabilities., • Excellent understanding of governance, compliance, health and safety and risk management., • Sound judgement with the ability to balance service excellence, operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability., • A passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and continuous improvement. Rugby School is one of the UK's most distinguished educational communities, recognised for its rich heritage, excellence and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on daily school life while helping shape the future of operational excellence across a highly respected institution. Lodestone House is committed to delivering exceptional support services within independent education through innovation, strong partnerships and operational excellence. Our ambition is simple: to create environments where students, staff and visitors can thrive every day through outstanding service delivery and operational leadership. • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, • Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, • Senior leadership position within a prestigious educational environment, • Opportunity to influence strategy across a wider group of schools, • Significant scope to shape and develop operational services across multiple functions As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2309/76416001/52831428/R/SU #Lodestone House Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! #J-18808-Ljbffr