Business Operations Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the school’s business operations, including the management of non-centralised finance and HR functions, school administration, catering, IT and estate management; ensuring staff conform to any central policies and procedures and systems as directed by the central trust team.
The post holder is responsible for the overall management, leadership and development of these designated school support staff and responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided. This includes effective team communication, induction, training and appraisal.
The business operations manager role is replicated in our other trust high schools, with the opportunity and encouragement to collaborate.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- is a great team player, friendly and professional
- enjoys working as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
- will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
- will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best
- demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
- has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
- understands budgets, is commercially astute, financially accurate, can challenge decision making and command control of the school’s finances (alongside the head teacher and in conjunction with the CFO)
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and encouraging staff team, both within school and as part of the trust
- a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- fantastic facilities
- a lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks.We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.