OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting X Current First Aid certificate Full UK driving licence Experience/Knowledge X X Essential Desirable A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a professional capacity and in a similar setting Proven experience of organising and leading staff to deliver a course, event or product Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding X X X Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience Experience of working with international pupils Good understanding of working to a budget Skills/Abilities Proven ability to lead a team Excellent communication skills, especially in terms of ensuring various teams uphold the required standards Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to plan and ensure the course is well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate staff and students alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure X X X Essential Desirable X X X X X X Experience of writing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these X The ability to speak other languages X