Admin Business Manager (Education & Training)

KM Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment agency is seeking an Admin Business Manager to lead the educational department's administrative functions. The role involves managing an admin team, overseeing learning and exam operations, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and relevant qualifications in business administration. This full-time position is based in York and offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing an administrative function.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience using data and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the admin team and provide coaching.
• Ensure fair assignment of activities to education departments.
• Manage exam scheduling and maintain learner records.
• Oversee procurement and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with audit and funding requirements.
• Liaise with external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 in Business Administration

Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for theSkills & Employability sectors.

Job Title: Admin Business Manager (Education & Training)

Location: Centre Based

Salary: up to £32,000

Type: Full Time / Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Business Manager to lead the administrative and business functions of our client’s Education department. You will manage a professional admin team and oversee the assignment of learning, exams, procurement, and resources, ensuring efficient operations that support high-quality learning, skills, and employment outcomes.

The Role

• Leadership & Team Management: Line manage admin team; provide coaching, development, and performance oversight.
• Activity Assignment: Ensure fair and accurate assignments to education departments, monitor attendance and participation.
• Administration & Exams: Manage exam entries, scheduling, invigilation, and results; maintain accurate learner records and achievement claims.
• Procurement & Resource Management: Oversee procurement, stock control, and resource allocation, ensuring value for money and compliance with procedures.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate records; produce reports and dashboards; ensure compliance with audit, funding, and regulatory requirements.
• Communication & Collaboration: Act as a key link between Managers, Tutors and wider departments; liaise with external partners and stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Ideally hold a level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent competency)
• Hold a Level 2 in Maths and English
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Must have experience of using data and reporting systems.
• Proven experience of Managing an administrative function; Admin Manager, Business Manager, Centre Manager
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Please note

KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.