Business & Operations Manager

Novaeducationtrust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in East Midlands is looking for a highly skilled Business and Operations Manager. The role involves strategic oversight of the school's operations, including finance, HR, and compliance. Candidates should have a relevant management degree and significant senior-level experience in Finance, HR, or Facilities. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £39,863 to £44,075 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised management/business degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Need significant senior-level experience in Finance, HR, or Facilities Management.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of school business operations including finance and HR.
• Manage budgets ensuring financial efficiency aligned with Trust policies.
• Lead and develop administrative teams with oversight of recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Management/business degree or equivalent

Job description

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Salary: Scale PO1 (Scale 29-33) £39,863-£44,075 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time, All year round
Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am
Start Date: As soon as possible

The Suthers School is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Business and Operations Manager to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of our school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic oversight of school business operations, including finance, HR, facilities, and compliance
• Managing budgets and ensuring financial efficiency in line with Trust policies
• Leading and developing administrative teams and overseeing recruitment processes
• Ensuring robust systems for governance, health and safety, and statutory compliance
• Working closely with the Headteacher and Nova Education Trust to deliver operational excellence

We are looking for an individual with:

• A recognised management/business degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant senior-level experience in Finance, HR, or Facilities Management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to change and continuous improvement

The Suthers School and Nova Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.