Support Services Manager

Play a pivotal role at the heart of our school. As Support Services Manager, you’ll lead on all non-teaching operations—from finance and HR to facilities, compliance, and health & safety—ensuring the school runs smoothly every day. Working closely with the Principal, you’ll drive strategic improvements, manage budgets, oversee site and support teams, and help create a safe, efficient environment where staff and students can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader who wants to make a real impact beyond the classroom. Manor CE Academy is a popular and vibrant 11-16 comprehensive school situated in the historic city of York, with just under 1,200 students on roll. Our ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations for all. Our vision — Serving Others, Growing Together, Living Life to the Full — is central to everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive culture and our commitment to developing young people academically, socially, and personally. We place great value on our staff and are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality practitioners. Staff are supported to achieve their best through a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared ambition. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the Academy to see us in action. What we can offer: Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development Local Government Pension scheme Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Free on site Parking Job Details Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, full year Position Type: Permanent post Line Manager: Principal Travel Required: Yes The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information. Application Process Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of p