Business Operations Manager - Ossett Academy

Kirklees Council; Ossett; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Business Operations Manager for Ossett Academy. The role is part-time (14.5 hours/week) and focuses on managing daily operations at the academy. Successful candidates should have previous managerial experience and a flexible, customer-oriented approach.

Benefits

Pension scheme

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to discounts platform

Online GP access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Previous managerial experience in a similar role.
• Experience in facilities and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the academy's day-to-day business operations.
• Manage a varied workload with academy stakeholders.
• Apply high standards of customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Management

Problem-solving

Education

Previous managerial experience

Job description

Business Operations Manager - Ossett Academy

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Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy.

To Start September 2025

Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and adaptable Business Operations Manager on a job share basis to support in the smooth running of the academy day-to-day business operations, including estates, facilities and operational functions.

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Ossett Academy

Hours

14.5 hours per week

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Ossett Academy

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

1 year in the first instance

Grade

Scale POB to POD

Salary

£15,137 to £18,714 actual salary

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy.

To Start September 2025

Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and adaptable Business Operations Manager on a job share basis to support in the smooth running of the academy day-to-day business operations, including estates, facilities and operational functions.

The post holder will have previous managerial experience in a similar role with experience of working in or with facilities and business operations teams.

The successful candidate will be required to apply high standards of customer service in a polite and timely manner, be flexible and practical in approach and exemplify a ‘can do’ attitude as part of both the academy and wider Trust Operations Team. You will be required to operate autonomously and manage a varied workload working with a range of academy and Trust stakeholders.

This position is on a part-time, job share basis, working 14.5 hours per week, Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.

We would also consider applications for 2.5 days per week. Please let us know the hours that you wish to apply for at the point of application.

This position is available on a job share basis, temporary for 1 year in the first instance.

At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.

Ossett Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly academy.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package .

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply
  
  

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact01924 921213.

Closing Date: Friday 04 July 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 07 July 2025

Application forms are available from

Completed application forms to be returned to

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date

04 July 2025, 9:00 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Relations Services

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