Business Admin Manager

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Business Administration Manager to join a school team. This hybrid role focuses on leading administrative operations, developing processes, and supporting the leadership group to deliver outstanding educational services.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in budgets, procurement, reporting, GDPR compliance, and staff development, with a proactive, confidential approach and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Administration Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's administrative team to high service standards.
• Develop and implement effective administrative processes and systems.
• Support Senior Leadership Team with operational priorities.
• Oversee GDPR, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Manage procurement, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate communications, records management and business support.
• Produce reports and management information to inform decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

People management

Job description

Huddersfield, Bradley BD2

Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

Flexible working hours

Salary £110 per day

Enhanced DBS check

The ideal candidate We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Administration Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting educational excellence and making a positive impact within a thriving school environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and developing the trust’s administrative functions, ensuring efficient operations and supporting the wider leadership team in achieving the school's vision and values. We are looking for someone who shares our ethos of "If we don't, who will?", demonstrating commitment, accountability, and a desire to make a difference every day.

Working closely with senior leaders and staff, you will help create an organised, efficient, and supportive environment that enables both staff and pupils to succeed.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have proven experience in a Business Administration Manager, Office Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Be an effective and positive role model for administrative and support staff.
• Possess strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent people management and team development abilities.
• Have experience managing administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Be confident in handling budgets, procurement, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and willing to undertake further CPD opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the school's administrative team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Develop and implement effective administrative processes and systems.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with operational and strategic priorities.
• Oversee compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and statutory requirements.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate school communications, records management, and business support functions.
• Produce reports and management information to support decision-making.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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