Business Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their business support team. This role offers the chance to provide vital support to pupils and teachers in a dynamic educational environment. You will leverage your exceptional organisational and customer service skills to foster relationships across the school community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths are essential.
• Experience in an administrative setting with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional business support to pupils, teachers, and stakeholders.
• Help deliver an outstanding learning environment through effective support.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

Education

5 A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Databases

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Manchester is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old girls, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Cheetham Hill in 2017 and moved to our new state-of-the-art campus in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

1. 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
2. Experience of working in an administrative setting.
3. The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Explorer and databases.
4. The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.
5. The ability to address sensitive matters with a caring manner and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 06 April 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Proposed Start Date: 01 May 2025

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.