Job Title: SchoolBusiness Operations Manager

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary & Benefits: £59,000 to £68,000 + 19.8% pension contribution and exceptional benefits

Location: Bromley, BR1

MLK Education Search is excited to support this South-East London based, vibrant 11–18 school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations in its search for the next Business Operations Manager to join, plan, develop and deliver on all business aspects of the Academy.

You will take a strategic lead in maintaining and managing the budget and finances of the Academy, ensuring the Academy meets its educational aims and objectives. You'll be leading; Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Admissions, Health & Safety, Facilities & Premises Management.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the Senior Leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Principal, supporting them in driving improvements - ensuring the most effective use of resources to support the School’s Development Plan.

If you can develop a deep understanding of the Academy's needs, tailor their approach to each situation, have excellent communication skills, an enthusiasm for achieving targets, an ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and very good IT literacy then this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

Be a part of the Senior Leadership Team, to strategically manage all non-academic functions of the Academy, including HR, Administration, Finance, Facilities and Premises and Health and Safety.
Drive improvements in the school in line with the school development plan
Assist with the creation of the budget and ensuring the agreed budget is delivered
Ensure all finance policies are adhered to and to procure the best resources and services for the school
Promote best practice and ensure compliance with procurement processes securing “best value” in all areas
Oversee HR and operationally manage the HR Advisor and HR Administrator to ensure all records are accurate, including checking payroll
Ensure the Single central register is compliant and up to date
Manage the Academy’s Immigration Sponsor Licenses process
Be responsible for the training and personal development for all non-education support staff
Have oversight and management of the whole school administrative function
Manage the Academy’s risk and business continuity
Manage and review allocated policies
Line manage the Facilities Manager, to ensure the facilities team are meeting all statutory requirements
Ensure the premises and facilities provide the best possible safe, educational and working environment within the budget available and in line with Health and Safety requirements
Manage building projects to ensure they are within budget, completed to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements
Have oversight and management of site security, maintenance and insurances
Ensure the Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment are implemented at all times and are subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change
Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of Health and Safety issues to the Executive Principal and where appropriate the Trust H&S Manager
Oversee facilities lettings to increase income and business opportunities
Manage external contractors to ensure SLAs are met including catering and cleaning
Oversee the management of the Academy’s asset register
Oversee and manage the Academy’s IT function
Liaise with the Director of IT to review technology across the Academy and introduce new technology or improve existing technology for different purposes
Act as the Academy’s Data Protection Officer and ensure GDPR is implemented

Key Requirements

Degree or equivalent, or significant experience demonstrating managerial skills
Successful school-based experience is essential
Experience working across a partnership of schools or within a Multi-Academy Trust setting is highly desirable
Experience in practical aspects of business planning and organisational management
Can demonstrate substantial experience in leading and managing people in multidisciplinary teams
Experience in creating and managing budgets
Competent at using Microsoft Office packages, a skilled and regular user of Word and Excel for the production of office work, intermediate (or better) user of the Microsoft Office suite
Be able to think on your feet, react quickly and effectively in sensitive situations
Use your initiative continuously to communicate confidently and effectively with all stakeholders
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and handle a diverse workload
Knowledge of facilities and premises management including health and safety requirements and legislation
Ability to create reports to monitor KPIs
Skilled in the presentation of documents for professional audiences
Excellent Numeracy / Literacy skills

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits
Pension Scheme
Season Ticket Loans
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
Staff Development
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Learning
Perkbox

Alternatively, please contact me on:

T: 07793 209 744

E: Greg.Bookman@MLK-Search.co.uk

*Please note, we are not able to provide sponsorship for these placements*

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