School Business Manager

Stour Vale Academy Trust; Wordsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stour Vale Academy Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced operations lead to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the school. You will take responsibility for finance, human resources, premises and estate management and general administration, working closely with the Headteacher, SLT and the Central Team.

This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, initiative, and integrity, to support teaching and learning

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels while also working independently.
• Remains calm, professional and solution-focused when under pressure.
• Understands the importance of financial responsibility, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a broad range of operational functions including finance, human resources, premises and estate management and general administration.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Stour Vale Academy Trust's Central Team to ensure resources, systems and support services are managed effectively.
• Enable teaching and learning to remain at the heart of all activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school, taking responsibility for a broad range of operational functions, including finance, human resources, premises and estate management and general administration.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Stour Vale Academy Trust's Central Team, you will help ensure that the school's resources, systems and support services are managed effectively, enabling teaching and learning to remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

• Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Is confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Can demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels while also working independently.
• Remains calm, professional and solution-focused when working under pressure.
• Understands the importance of financial responsibility, confidentiality and professional integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives on variety and is keen to contribute to the wider success of the school.

If you are a forward-thinking, resourceful and committed professional who takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.