Academy Business Manager

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join their leadership team. This role involves overseeing financial management, HR processes, and compliance with regulations to enhance the learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a relevant professional qualification, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and effective primary school atmosphere. Excellent career development opportunities are offered within a collaborative Multi Academy Trust.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Annual flu jabs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business, financial, or management role, preferably in education.
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning and budget management.
• Exceptional organizational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all school finances, including budget setting and monitoring.
• Manage HR processes, including recruitment and staff well-being initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Financial planning

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., DSBM)

Job description

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of The Mallard Academy are looking to appoint an experienced Business Manager to contribute to the academy’s further development in the yearahead.

The Mallard Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, The Mallard Academy Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, and Willow Primary School.

As the Academy Business Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), responsible for the strategic direction and operation of all non-curriculum aspects of the school. This is a critical role that ensures our resources are managed effectively to provide the very best learning environment for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Overseeing all school finances, including budget setting, monitoring, reporting, and managing the school's long-term financial strategy.
• HR and Personnel: Managing all HR processes, including recruitment, contracts, payroll information, and staff well-being initiatives, in line with legal requirements.
• Premises Management: Working with our Estates department to ensure the school premises, facilities, and resources are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all health and safety regulations.
• Administration: Overseeing and improving the efficiency of the school’s administrative functions.
• Strategy and Compliance: Working alongside the Headteacher and Governors to develop and implement the school's strategic plan and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.

What We Are Looking for In Our Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a business, financial, or management role, preferably within an education or public sector setting.
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and accounting principles.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to manage staff effectively (e.g., admin, site, catering).
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant IT systems
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., DSBM, or equivalent accounting/business qualification) is highly desirable.
• A proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient approach.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and external stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the ethos and success of a primary school environment.

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

• Excellent career development
• Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
• Access to the most up-to-date training and development for Teaching Assistants
• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
• A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Access to our health and wellbeing services through our partnership with Schools Advisory service which gives employees access to physiotherapy, exercise programmes, wellbeing support and 24-hour access to GP appointments for you and your family
• Free flu jabs annually

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils and supporting career development for staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’

Informal Communication and a visit to the academy is advised and we will be happy for you to come and see our academy in action. To arrange to visit please contact Lorraine Burton People and Culture Manager on 01709 805175 or by email [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.