Business Operations Assistant

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment. Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James's C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine's Academy and Bury C of E High School; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Main Duties:

• To provide professional, effective and efficient customer focused HR & financial administrative support services to all stakeholders
• To assist with the delivery of Business Operations in school and meet agreed quality and performance standards.
  
  Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service
• Has excellent administrative skills and attention to detail, willing and able to undertake a variety of tasks
• Has experience of previously working in an administrative role and of the use of a range of IT software and systems
• Demonstrates personal integrity, confidentiality and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we expect to see from our colleagues and our students
• Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role, including the ability to work at the other schools within the Trust if required
  
  Monday Friday 11.00am 4.00pm
In return we can offer:
• A supportive and encouraging staff team
• 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