Strategic School Operations & Finance Lead

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

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a proactive Business and Operations Manager to enhance the strategic and operational management of their school. Key responsibilities include oversight of finance, HR, facilities, and compliance, alongside managing budgets and leading administrative teams. Candidates should possess a management/business degree and significant experience in senior-level finance, HR, or facilities management, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in Finance, HR, or Facilities Management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive in driving change and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of school business operations, including finance and HR.
• Managing budgets for financial efficiency.
• Leading administrative teams and recruitment processes.
• Ensuring compliance with governance, health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with the Headteacher for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Management/business degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a proactive Business and Operations Manager to enhance the strategic and operational management of their school. Key responsibilities include oversight of finance, HR, facilities, and compliance, alongside managing budgets and leading administrative teams. Candidates should possess a management/business degree and significant experience in senior-level finance, HR, or facilities management, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills.