Business Support Manager

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Generous pension

Free school meals

Cycle to work

Travel and training support

Job summary

Brighton Girls, part of the GDST, invites applications for a Business Support Manager to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, enabling effective leadership and smooth school operations.

The role leads the Business Support function, coordinating high‑quality admin and front‑of‑house services, maintaining confidentiality and supporting pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Substantial administrative experience and a proactive approach to work.
• Experience in leading front-of-house and admin teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the Business Support function, ensuring high‑quality administrative and front‑of‑house services.
• Coordinate governance, events, communications and day‑to‑day school operations while safeguarding confidentiality.

Job description

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full time, Term time only plus 5 days in the school holidays

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 from £31,647, pro rata to £25,802 depending on experience

Brighton Girls has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Business Support Manager (or with other relevant experience) to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership team, enabling them to undertake their roles with maximum effectiveness.

The Business Support Manager plays a lead role in supporting the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school through the oversight of high-quality administrative, organisational and front-of-house support services. Leading the Business Support function, the postholder will ensure that school administrative processes are well coordinated, efficient and professionally managed, while maintaining confidentiality and providing a responsive and welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate should have substantial administrative experience and be proactive in their approach to their work.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

Why join Brighton Girls?

Brighton Girls (part of the GDST) is known for promoting confidence, creativity, and compassion in its students. Working in an environment with a clear sense of purpose can be deeply motivating, especially in a role that supports the Head directly. Being part of the GDST network comes with access to continuous training, professional courses, and progression opportunities.

For an administrator looking to expand into operations, communications, or senior admin roles, it’s an excellent career platform.

As the Business Support Manager, you will be at the heart of the school. Your work directly supports leadership decisions, school operations, and the overall wellbeing of the community. It’s a role where you can genuinely see the results of your organisational and interpersonal skills. The role of a Business Support Manager in a dynamic school like Brighton Girls is far from routine. Every day brings new responsibilities, events coordination, governance support, communications, confidential leadership tasks- making it ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment.

Brighton Girls has a strong sense of community. You’ll work closely not just with leadership, but with teachers, students, parents, and external partners.

We Can Offer a Variety Of Benefits, Which Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Access to trip benefits
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 28th August 2026 at the latest.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in w/c 31st August 2026 (date TBC).

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.