Business Support Services Manager

This is an exciting time to join Chorus Education Trust working at Hope Valley College. We are seeking an experienced manager to join our school Senior Leadership Team. Working under the Headteacher and direction of the Trust, the postholder will implement consistent operational policy and procedure at the school, be part of the leadership team, support strategic school decision-making, and line manage a variety of support staff at the school site, including the site team and administration team. The successful candidate must have an operational management background, significant team management experience and be competent in the areas of finance, HR, and general premises health and safety. They must also be able to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including the Trust central team, the PTFA, our catering contractor and our transport providers. They must also understand the importance of working to create a successful school environment for young people. An understanding of school finances and the challenges a small rural school faces would be beneficial. If you want to lead enthusiastic and hard-working teams, join an innovative growing Trust and school, with a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team, and staff who are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, then please apply for further information using the details below. Job description The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school(s). The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Specific duties and responsibilities Key Responsibility Areas: To be responsible for delivering an efficient and effective business support service at the school ensuring it achieves the Trust and school’s stated aims and objectives, working with the central business support team. A member of the school leadership team, leading an effective and professional school-based support staff team in the delivery of: o Budgetary control and school strategic financial management in collaboration with Finance Manager and central finance team o Lead role in overseeing Human Resource processes and Payroll processes in collaboration with central team o Responsible for planning, development, management of administration and operational services in school o Premises and health and safety management working with the central team Duties will vary depending on the school but may include, but not be limited to: Leadership and Management Line manage and appraise school-based business support services, team leaders and managers: e.g. administrative, exams, (if/as appropriate) premises and catering managers, including delegation of relevant activities. Postholder has full acc