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Your new companyA well-established and high-performing school is seeking an experienced Interim School Operations Manager in Barnsley to provide strong operational leadership during a period of transition. This confidential appointment requires a professional who can quickly step in, stabilise day-to-day operations, and ensure the continued smooth running of the school's support services.Your new role This interim position is critical in ensuring continuity, compliance, and operational stability while the school navigates a key transition period. Your leadership will support the school to remain focused on delivering exceptional education for its pupils. The interim operations manager will: • Provide strategic operational leadership as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Principal and Trust leaders to ensure the smooth, compliant and high quality running of all support services across the school., • Oversee all aspects of premises, estates management and health & safety, ensuring full statutory compliance, robust risk management, and the effective line management of site and facilities staff., • Lead and develop administrative, catering, and wider support staff teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring operational systems, processes and workflows are efficient, compliant and aligned with school priorities., • Manage operational budgets and financial processes in collaboration with central finance colleagues, ensuring value for money, accurate monitoring of expenditure, contract oversight, and timely procurement aligned to school priorities., • Act as the school's operational lead for HR administration and compliance, supporting staff wellbeing, managing safer recruitment processes, ensuring SCR accuracy, and maintaining high standards of data protection and GDPR compliance., • Strong leadership and team management capability, with proven experience motivating, developing and coordinating diverse operational and support staff teams., • Robust understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, statutory compliance and risk management, with the ability to implement and monitor safe, compliant operational practices across the school., • Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, able to prioritise multiple demands, manage deadlines and maintain high standards under pressure., • High-level communication, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills, with the ability to convey key information clearly to staff, leaders and external partners., • Experience managing facilities, contracts, procurement and budgets, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources in line with school and Trust requirements. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company A well‑established and high‑performing school is seeking an experienced Interim School Operations Manager in Barnsley to provide strong operational leadership during a period of transition. This confidential appointment requires a professional who can quickly step in, stabilise day-to-day operations, and ensure the continued smooth running of the school's support services. Your new role This interim position is critical in ensuring continuity, compliance, and operational stability while the school navigates a key transition period. Your leadership will support the school to remain focused on delivering exceptional education for its pupils. The interim operations manager will: Provide strategic operational leadership as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Principal and Trust leaders to ensure the smooth, compliant and high quality running of all support services across the school. Oversee all aspects of premises, estates management and health & safety, ensuring full statutory compliance, robust risk management, and the effective line management of site and facilities staff. Lead and develop administrative, catering, and wider support staff teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring operational systems, processes and workflows are efficient, compliant and aligned with school priorities. Manage operational budgets and financial processes in collaboration with central finance colleagues, ensuring value for money, accurate monitoring of expenditure, contract oversight, and timely procurement aligned to school priorities. Act as the school's operational lead for HR administration and compliance, supporting staff wellbeing, managing safer recruitment processes, ensuring SCR accuracy, and maintaining high standards of data protection and GDPR compliance. Ensure effective delivery of technical, marketing and transport services, coordinating with central service teams to maintain high quality IT support, compliant transport arrangements, positive school communications, and well-presented school environments.What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have: Strong leadership and team management capability, with proven experience motivating, developing and coordinating diverse operational and support staff teams. Robust understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, statutory compliance and risk management, with the ability to implement and monitor safe, compliant operational practices across the school. Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, able to prioritise multiple demands, manage deadlines and maintain high standards under pressure. High-level communication, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills, with the ability to convey key information clearly to staff, leaders and external partners. Experience managing facilities, contracts, procurement and budgets, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources in line with school and Trust requirements. Confident, solutions-focused and discreet professional outlook, demonstrating initiative, confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and stakeholders.What you'll get in return As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Key Responsibilities Review existing HR policies and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated content Develop, update, and standardise HR policies in line with current legislation and best practice Ensure compliance with relevant employment law Update and restructure the employee handbook for cl

Role purposeTo deliver a proactive, high-quality HR service to schools across the multi academy trust, supporting managers with employee relations, policy implementation, recruitment, onboarding, absence management, staff wellbeing and HR projects.

Head of HR / Interim Head of Business Partnering. Reporting into the HR Director, you will lead a team of HR Business Partners supporting nationwide operational divisions. You will play a key role in embedding a high-performance culture, driving engagement across frontline teams, and ensuring consis

Experienced Senior HRBP / Transformation HR Lead. If you’re an experienced HR transformation specialist who thrives in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments, we’d love to hear from you. Interim Senior HR Business Partner – Transformation.

The Interim HR Operations Manager will provide senior-level operational leadership across the HR Operations service, with a particular focus on stabilising, developing and embedding the Reward function during a period of organisational transition. Contribute to the development and implementation of

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑focused HR Officer to join our busy HR team on a short‑term basis. Alongside this, you’ll provide day‑to‑day HR support to colleagues, responding to queries and helping us deliver a high‑quality and responsive HR service. Respond to general queri

We are recruiting an Interim HR Generalist for a social care organization for a period of 6 months on a fixed term contract. As our HR Generalist, you’ll play a key role in delivering day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll be the go‑to person for HR queries, ensure smooth

Interim HR Change & Transformation Leaders. Seeking senior Interim HR leaders for end-to-end change management. Leading HR workstreams in global outsourcing, offshoring, and operating model shifts.

A leading legal service provider in London seeks an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders and drive organizational change. The ideal candidate is CIPD qualified with strong HR experience and up-to-date employment law knowledge.

A financial services business in London is seeking an Interim HR Operations Manager for a fixed-term contract. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and HR operations experience within a mid-sized business. The successful candidate will lead HR operations for approximately 750 empl

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Interim HR Operations Manager to drive leadership within HR operations during an organizational transition.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, offering fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR advice across employee relations, performance management, payroll, benefits, and learning & development. Stay up to date with UK employment law and HR best practice. Contribute to the dev

A leading educational organization in London is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner for a 6-month contract. Key responsibilities include implementing people strategies, leading talent management, and guiding senior management on HR issues. This role offers hybrid working and the oppor

A not-for-profit organisation in London is seeking an Interim HR Systems Specialist to lead the upgrade of their HRIS and ensure process alignment. This role includes collaborating with stakeholders for business requirements, training staff on system functionality, and improving existing HR processe

If you are ready to take on this exciting Interim HR Manager opportunity within the public sector in Sheffield, we encourage you to apply today!. CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent strategic HR/ER experience. Sheffield City Council is advancing through its ambitious Future Sheffield transformation programm

A national membership organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a part-time interim role (6–9 months) focusing on managing TUPE transfers and ensuring compliance with employment law. Responsibilities include leading HR planning for potential transfers, managing employee relati

A large London based organisation within the higher education sector is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to provide high quality strategic and operational HR support across a diverse client group. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and local HR teams to ensure a consist

A proactive problem-solver who thrives under tight timelines and ambiguity. Collaborative - builds trust through open, honest partnership with stakeholders. We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded HR professional to play a critical role in a period of organisational transformation.

We are seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Business Partner with Employee Relations and change experience to provide expert support to a busy People function during a period of significant organisational change. This role requires a confident professional who can bring clarity to complex

A local authority is seeking an Interim HR Operations Manager for a 52-week contract to provide senior operational leadership across HR services. Candidates should have significant HR Operations leadership experience, strong expertise in Pay & Reward, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

A leading Multi Academy Trust in the UK seeks a seasoned HR leader to oversee HR functions, manage employee relations, and execute people strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR leadership experience in a multi-site environment and deep knowledge of UK employment law.

Understands the unique culture and fast‑paced nature of the hotel industry and is committed to supporting exceptional guest service through strong HR practices. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Senior HR Generalist/Senior HR Advisor. Maintain HR records and provide regular reports on headco

A well-established UK business seeks an experienced HR Advisor to support a busy HR team during an increased workload. The role will administer employee relations matters, coach managers on best practices, and ensure compliance with HR policies. Candidates should possess solid experience in HR roles

A leading global consultancy is seeking an HR and Office Operations Lead to join their team on an interim basis, with potential for a permanent role. This position is based in London and involves both HR management and office operations.

Ensuring safe, compliant HR practice and high standards of confidentiality and record-keeping. Relevant senior HR qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience). The Trust is investing in its people agenda to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce planning, and ensure best-practi

A national organization in Greater London is seeking an Interim HR Officer for a 3-month contract. This proactive role focuses on supporting a large staff transfer through a TUPE process and managing records effectively.

A community service organization in Greater London is looking for an Interim HR Business Partner. This role includes providing HR support across the organization, leading employee relations, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have strong HR management experience and data-dr

A leading architecture and design practice in Central London is seeking an Interim Recruitment and HR Coordinator for a 2-3 month contract. The ideal candidate must be immediately available with experience in recruitment or HR, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize workloads.

To deliver a proactive, high-quality HR service to schools across the. Support the development, implementation and review of HR policies and procedures. Help deliver training and guidance to leaders and managers on HR matters.

A leading HR consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim HR Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across HR. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality HR services, manage the Pay & Reward team, and develop HR policies. Candidates must possess strong experience in pa

Interim HR Operations Manager for Somerset Council providing senior operational leadership across HR services. Responsible for ensuring high-quality HR service delivery, strengthening governance, and leading continuous improvement across HR Operations. Provide senior operational leadership across HR

Act as business partner to a designated Directorate and its leadership team to influence and shape the people and change agenda, developing and delivering HR plans and priorities for the specified Directorate. Provide business insight into the formulation of both local and corporate Workforce Strate

A values-driven philanthropic organization is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner for a 3–4 month contract in London. The ideal candidate will manage critical HR projects, ensure data accuracy, and streamline HR processes. This role requires a proactive mindset, HR operations experi

A leading higher education organisation in London seeks an Interim HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support. Candidates should possess a CIPD qualification and a proven track record in delivering effective HR solutions.

Interim HR Business Partner (mat cover). Good generalist HR experience within financial services. Strong understanding of relevant regulations (SMCR, MiFID II) as they apply to HR.

The role is to lead a HRIS implementation and upgrade of an existing HRIS, alongside configuration, and process alignment. Previous HRIS implementation experience / experience upgrading a HRIS. A not-for-profit organisation are looking for an Interim HR Systems Specialist to join with immediate star

Degree educated in HR or a related field. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable HR professional with strong employee relations experience who enjoys working closely with managers and senior stakeholders to provide expert people advice. Provide advice and guidance to managers throughou

A global financial services firm seeks experienced Interim HR Change & Transformation Leaders to oversee critical change management in outsourcing and offshoring operations. Candidates must have proven expertise in leading HR workstreams and managing complex people processes, including TUPE and empl

Respond to general queries through the HR service desk e. If you’re an organised and adaptable HR professional who enjoys variety and thrives in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you. Alongside this, you’ll provide day‑to‑day HR support to colleagues, responding to quer

Interim HR Projects Officer, Devolution Delivery Team. CIPD qualified or equivalent HR knowledge and experience. Proven experience delivering HR projects in complex organisations.

Our client is seeking an Interim HR Officer to support their HR function during a period of strategic growth and regulatory change. If you are an experienced HR professional available for an interim assignment and meet the criteria above, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Maintain a

A prominent HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim HR Operations Manager to provide senior-level operational leadership across HR services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR operations and a proven track record of managing complex HR processes. This role fo

An established organisation based in Telford is seeking an Interim Human Resources Manager for a fixed-term contract of 6 to 9 months. The role involves leading the delivery of a proactive HR service during a transition, partnering with senior leaders, and managing employee relations. The successful

Interim HR transformation or programme-based HR leadership roles. The role will involve taking the service from design phase through consultation, implementation and transition, while ensuring services remain stable and staff are supported throughout. Work closely with Trade Unions and key stakehold

A leading charity organization in Greater London seeks an experienced HR Lead to guide organizational transformation. You will lead the HR and OD function, ensuring high performance and employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR leadership and organizational developmen