Business Operations Manager

Are you an experienced Business Operations Manager within the Education Sector?

Our client is offering competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and the chance to be part of a great team!!

The role's responsibility is to the Executive Principal for the management and effective running of the Academy's extracurricular activities.

JOB TITLE: Business Operations Manager

COMPANY: Education

CONTRACT: Permanent

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Southeast London

SALARY: £52,500- £60,500

CULTURE: A growing and changing company, passionate and innovative with excellent team morale

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:

• To strategically oversee all Academy non-academic responsibilities, including HR, facilities, administration, finance, IT, and health and safety, become a member of the Senior Leadership Team.


• Drive changes in the school in accordance with the school development plan.


• Assist in budget creation and ensure that the agreed budget is delivered.


• Ensure that all financial policies are followed and to obtain the best resources and services for the school.


• Follow procurement procedures to ensure value for money.


• Oversee HR and line manage the HR Administrator to ensure that all records are accurate, including checking payroll.


• Ensure the Single central point of accountability.


• Control the Immigration Sponsor Licences procedure for the Academy.


• Manage and oversee the whole administrative function of the school.


• Oversee the training and personal growth of all non-educational support employees.


• To administer and review the assigned policies and the Academy's risk and business continuity


• Line manages the facilities manager to make sure the team is adhering to all legal regulations.


• Making sure the location and facilities, within the available budget and in accordance with Health and Safety rules, offer the greatest possible learning and working environment.


• Oversee construction projects to ensure that they are finished on time, within budget, and in accordance with health and safety regulations.


• control and administration of site upkeep, security, and insurances.


• Ensuring systems are in place for efficient monitoring, measuring, and reporting of Health and Safety issues to the principal and, where appropriate, the Trust Director of Estates.


• Ensuring the Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment are always implemented and are subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change.


• Overseeing facility rentals to boost income Manage outside contracts, such as catering and cleaning services, to ensure SLAs are satisfied.


• Ensure that the Academy's asset register is properly managed. oversee and direct the Academy's IT department; collaborate with the director of IT to assess the technology used throughout the Academy and introduce new technology or enhance existing technology for various uses; serve as the data for the Academy


• To work within the Academy framework about Health and Safety


• To promote equal opportunities in the Academy


• To promote the ethos of the Trust and Academy


• Be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• To support the Academy's commitment to the continued professional development of all staff


• Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding policies


• To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably require by the CEO or Executive Principal

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of the operational aspects of organisational management and business planning


• Experience working in an office or classroom setting is advantageous


• Can show significant leadership and management experience in interdisciplinary teams


• Budgeting and financial management expertise


• Capable of producing office work using Word and Excel; proficient (or better) users of the Microsoft Office suite; and knowledgeable about utilising Microsoft Office packages.


• Use your initiative on a continuous basis to communicate confidently and effectively with all stakeholders


• Ability to multitask, 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

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