Business and Operations Manager

Novaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK seeks a highly skilled Business and Operations Manager for strategic and operational oversight. You will manage finance, HR, and facilities while leading administrative teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Candidates should possess a management degree and significant experience in senior roles within Finance or HR. The position offers a salary of £39,863-£44,075 and requires commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Trust to deliver operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Financial Management

Proactive Change Management

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: 5th 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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.