Business Support Manager

GDST; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Extensive professional development

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Free school lunches

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Brighton Girls, part of the GDST, is seeking a proactive Business Support Manager to lead the administrative function and support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This permanent role is based in Brighton and involves term time hours plus 5 days in school holidays.

The postholder will oversee high‑quality administrative, organisational and front‑of‑house services, ensuring confidentiality and efficient processes across the school community.

Qualifications

• Substantial administrative experience and a proactive approach are essential.
• Lead the Business Support function, overseeing administrative, organisational and front‑of‑house support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee school administrative processes, ensure confidentiality and deliver a welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support governance, events coordination and day‑to‑day school operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Proactive approach

Confidentiality

Front-of-house delivery

Job description

Business Support Manager 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).

We reserve the right to close the job prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

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.