Operational Risk Manager
Description
ISP Group Operational Risk Training Manager Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The Operational Risk Training Manager reports to the Group Head of Operational Risk. The position is responsible for producing training material in safeguarding and safety for all schools, regions and central. Primarily the role will focus on safeguarding material working with the Group Safeguarding Managers. This role is to be based in the UK office, Wimbledon.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Group Operational Risk Training Manager Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding
- Working with the Group Safeguarding Managers to produce training materials and learning experiences for all ISP employees.
- Review and update current in-house training to ensure it is user-friendly, engaging and meets the needs of ISP.
- Working with schools and the learning team to provide suitable training and learning experiences that support Skills for Life and underpins the ISP Group’s safeguarding philosophy of early intervention.
Safety
- Working with the Group Safety Managers to produce relevant training materials and learning experiences that will support school Health and Safety Coordinators and school heads in building strong safety cultures within each and every ISP school.
- Working with the Operational Risk Team to ensure that ISP has engaging and user- friendly training for all employees in relation to Educational visits.
Other
- Perform any other reasonable tasks or activities that are assigned.
- To be fully effective, the role requires collaboration with colleagues and partners at a variety of levels, including SLT, management, contractors and consultants.
- Adhere to the ISP policies, rules and procedures including but not limited to Code of Conduct, Health and Safety, Dignity at Work, and all other legislative, governance and best practice requirements.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Proven skills in the production of in-house training materials and learning experiences.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of safeguarding and safety.
- International education experience is desired
- Bilingual English and Spanish essential
- Additional languages desirable (Portuguese or Italian)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Disciplined, self-motivated and focused on targets - able to work in isolation.
- Driven and able to meet realistic deadlines.
- Adaptable to different cultures and situations.
ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
- Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
About ISP
The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues, in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.
ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located across the globe educates children and students from 2–18 years of age. We have now expanded to 82 schools that employ over 10,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 60,000 students.
We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that can forge successful careers and lives, in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools to be the leading school of choice in their local area. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world that are interested in becoming part of our global portfolio.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.