Trust Business Manager

We are very excited to be advertising for a Trust Business Manager to join our small central team supporting our amazing schools., Our Trust Business Manager will be a key part of our small central team. They will work closely with our school administrators to ensure our teams are well supported. They will play a significant role in creating and moulding the future of our Trust.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and professional Trust Business Manager. Our Trust Office is based at Edith Weston Academy but our Business Manager will work closely with all three of our schools. Our new Business Manager will manage the strategic and operational business of our Trust including finance and budget management, HR, business, premises and administration. They will line manage the Administration and Premises Teams in the schools to ensure we are delivering an effective, safe and happy environment for our children and staff to flourish in. It is an exciting and varied role and our ideal new Trust Business Manager will be able to multi-task, stay positive when under pressure and highly organised. They will be honest, approachable, professional and act with integrity, upholding confidentiality and professionalism at all times. They will:

• Be an experienced qualified School Business Manager, or has a professional qualification and experience in a related area to the Trust Business Manager role.
• Be innovative and seek new and more efficient ways to improve our practice and systems.
• Be able to lead positively and work effectively within a team.
• Be able to lead and coordinate all aspects of school business management, including facilities, health and safety, finance, human resources, catering, procurement, administration, data protection, governance and project management.
• Be a great communicator working with staff, parents, children, trustees and governors to uphold our ethos and values.
• Understand HR principles, policies and procedures.
• Understanding school governance, policies and procedures.
• Be organised and have a thorough knowledge of school administrative systems and working practices
• Be able to prioritise and meet demands and deadlines without compromising on your commitment to accuracy and attention for detail.
• Be committed to the welfare, wellbeing and Safeguarding of pupils.