Business Operations Manager

Bury Church Of England High School; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Church Of England High School seeks a Business Operations Manager to lead non-teaching functions including finance, HR, and compliance. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional growth, engaging with a collaborative team to enhance the educational experience.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Career Progression pathways

Wellbeing & Support resources

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid premium to Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experienced and strategic business professional.
• Ability to build rapport with staff and students.
• Commercially astute and able to manage school’s finances.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations including finance and HR functions.
• Lead and develop school support staff.
• Ensure compliance with central policies.

Skills

Team player

Financial accuracy

Communication

Personal resilience

Job description

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

GRADE I – J SCP 31 – 39 (£40,476 - £48,710)

(PAY AWARD PENDING EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025)

1.0 FTE

PERMANENT CONTRACT

ALL YEAR ROUND

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

Are you an experienced and strategic business professional looking for a rewarding role in education? We are seeking a highly motivated Business Operations Manager to join our leadership team and help drive the continued success of our school.

This pivotal role is responsible for the effective leadership and management of all non-teaching functions, including finance, HR, administration, facilities, health & safety, and compliance.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
• Understands budgets, is commercially astute, financially accurate, can challenge decision making and command control of the school’s finances (alongside the head teacher and in conjunction with the CFO)

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school’s Business Operations, including the management of non-centralised finance and HR functions, school administration, catering, IT and estate management; ensuring staff conform to any central policies and procedures and systems as directed by the central trust team.
• To be responsible for the overall management, leadership and development of the designated school support staff and responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided.This includes effective team communication, induction, training and appraisal.

The Business Operations Manager role is replicated in our other Trust High Schools, with the opportunity and encouragement to collaborate.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
• Fantastic facilities
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0114 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 23rd June 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC