Business Manager

Management or business degree or equivalent related professional qualification eg CSBM/IAM/AAT Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

and keeping up-to-date with developments and changes Experience in and understanding of HR, payroll and financial

processes and procedures Evidence of successful project management and facilities

management Prior management responsibility, including the line management

of staff and performance management Experience/knowledge of effective marketing strategies Experience of using Management Information Systems including

financial and personnel information systems Experience of working with the financial mechanisms in an

academy. Following the academies financial calendar

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to lead and manage change which has a positive impact Understanding of leadership at a senior level Experience of management at a senior level Ability to work flexibly and proactively while maintaining a

high level of professionalism Ability to work in and lead a team, accept delegated

responsibility and delegate as appropriate Ability to develop a vision for the academy’s corporate image Fully ICT competent Ability to analyse data An outstanding administrator Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to strategically influence decision-making within the

setting Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to think creatively and make sound, balanced decisions

based on effective analysis, appropriate consultation and interpretation of

information Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Manage matters relating to the academy’s finances Be an expert in maintaining budgets, negotiating contracts and

maximising the earning potential of the academy whilst obtaining best value Personal integrity and the ability to inspire it in others Understand the challenges of a small trust. Strategic thinker, with the capacity to provide high- level

input into the key areas of the academy Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills Ability to maintain and develop productive and long- term

working relationships with the Governing Board, Headteachers, Senior Leadership

Team and other colleagues Drive, tenacity, energy and with a capacity for hard work Enabling style of people management Ability to work effectively in a team Willingness to constructively challenge the work of self and

others to continually improve own and team performance. Have a passion for education and able to demonstrate both a

strong belief in inclusive approach and have high expectations of all young

people. Excellent interpersonal skills Has proven capacity for hard work, capacity to manage own work

under pressure and a willingness to “go the extra mile” Is ambitious for self and others Energy, endless enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, initiative,

flexib