PbABOUT US /b /ppThe British School of Gran Canaria is an independent British school offering a Pre-Nursery to Year 13 education across two campuses. With over 60 years on the island, we are accredited by the UK Government (BSO), Spanish education authorities, and leading international associations (COBIS, NABSS) — a track record that reflects genuine stability and institutional credibility. /ppbr/ppWe are proud to serve a vibrant community of 600+ pupils from 35+ countries alongside the local Gran Canaria community, delivering a rigorous British curriculum in an environment that is genuinely international, warmly human, and deeply rooted in island life. /ppbr/ppbTHE OPPORTUNITY /b /ppThis is a newly created role and one of the most important appointments we have made. We have experienced, capable managers leading finance, maintenance, IT, catering, and admissions across our two campuses. The next step forward is someone to lead and coordinate those functions, enabling our Head of School to focus fully on academic leadership. /ppbr/ppIf you have run complex operations, managed diverse teams, and kept demanding stakeholders happy under pressure - whether in education, hospitality, or another service environment - we would like to hear from you. The skills that make an exceptional hotel operations manager translate directly to this role, and local knowledge of Gran Canaria is a genuine asset we value. /ppbr/ppAs our Director of Operations, you will report directly to the Head of School and work closely with the Board of Governors, with full authority over all non-academic functions of the school. /ppbr/ppbKEY RESPONSIBILITIES /b /ppbFinancial strategy forecasting. /bWorking alongside an experienced and strong Head of Finance who manages day-to-day accounting, your focus will be strategic: multi-year budgeting, financial planning, and enrolment forecasting. /ppbr/ppbHR leadership transition. /b With the retirement of our HR Manager on the horizon, you will lead the transition to a leaner HR model: overseeing the handover of responsibilities, working with our external employment agency, and line-managing a new HR administrative support post. You will be the senior point of accountability for people matters, employment compliance under Spanish law, and staff welfare. /ppbr/ppbFacilities premises. /b Line-manage our experienced Head of Maintenance, who oversees the upkeep and operation of both campuses. You will provide strategic oversight, support capital planning, and manage contractor and supplier relationships at a senior level. /ppbr/ppbIT systems. /b Line-manage our IT Manager, ensuring the school's technology infrastructure is secure, fit for purpose, well-maintained, and aligned with the school's educational and operational needs. /ppbr/ppbHealth safety. /b Own all health safety policy and compliance across both campuses, including risk assessments, emergency procedures, and regulatory reporting. /ppbr/ppbCatering. /b Line-manage our Head of Catering, who oversees meal preparation from scratch across both campuses. You will ensure quality, nutritional standards, budgetary control, and a high standard of service for our school community. /ppbr/ppbSaturday School and Summer Camp Operations. /b Line-manage the logistics and organisational matters related to the BSGC Saturday and summer activities, liaising closely with the staff responsible for these areas. Ensure their smooth operations in line with the school's wider goals. /ppbr/ppbAdmissions Enrolment Forecasting. /b Working closely with the Head of School, the Director of Operations alongside the Head of Admissions, maintains the enquiry-to-enrolment pipeline, produces rolling enrolment forecasts by year group, and translates these into fee income projections for the Board. Leaver trends and attrition are monitored as leading revenue indicators, with a summary dashboard presented at each governors' meeting. /ppbr/ppbCANDIDATE PROFILE /b /ppbA proven senior operations or business manager with experience leading multidisciplinary teams - /bwhether in education, hospitality, healthcare, or a similar complex service environment. /ppbr/ppbFinancial acumen at a strategic level - /b comfortable with budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning. A recognised accountancy qualification is desirable but not essential. /ppbr/ppbExperience managing or restructuring HR functions - /b ideally including working with external employment agencies. /ppbr/ppbFamiliarity with Spanish employment and fiscal law - /bor the demonstrable ability to quickly build that knowledge. /ppbr/ppbA confident and supportive manager - /b someone who gets the best from experienced specialists without micromanaging. /ppbr/ppbStrong interpersonal skills - /b able to build trust with governors, staff, parents, suppliers, and the wider island community. /ppbr/ppbWorking proficiency in both Spanish and English /bis essential. /ppbr/ppbA genuine affinity for the mission of a school - /b this is a community, not just an organisation. /ppbr/ppbWHAT WE OFFER /b /ppbTuition-free attendance for your children /b(subject to linguistic qualification) - a benefit with real, tangible value. /ppA full-time, permanent position in a warm, stable, and welcoming community. /ppbr/ppbA broad, strategic remit with real autonomy - /bleading a talented team of operational managers across a two-campus school. /ppbr/ppbDirect reporting line to the Head of School, /b with regular engagement with the Board of Governors. /ppbr/ppbAn experienced operational team already in place /b - you will lead and develop an already strong team. /ppbr/ppbCompetitive salary commensurate with experience. /b /ppbr/ppbThe opportunity to put down roots /b in one of Europe's most enviable places to live and work. /ppbr/ppbHOW TO APPLY /b /ppPlease send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We welcome applications from candidates based on the island as well as those considering relocation. /ppbr/ppbSAFER RECRUITMENT /b /ppFollowing the school’s Safer Recruitment Policy and our commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding, all applicants are required to provide references and have background checks prior to appointment. /p