Please Note: This role will be based across our Leicester schools.
Are you an experienced and strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking a highly motivated Area Business Support Manager to oversee the administration and business support functions across our Leicester schools.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of business administration, working closely with senior leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will lead and develop business support teams, implement trust-wide administrative processes, and drive efficiency in key areas such as procurement, HR, finance, governance, compliance, IT, marketing, and estates management.
Your expertise in process development, project management, and leadership will be crucial in enhancing operational effectiveness across the schools. Whether managing statutory reporting, school resources, GDPR compliance, or extended school provisions, you will play a key role in ensuring that all administrative functions align with the trust’s vision and objectives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, solutions-focused professional to make a real impact within a growing and ambitious educational trust. If you are an experienced business leader with excellent organisational skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for supporting schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of business support across our schools!
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
What will you do?
- Be responsible for advising the senior leadership team and the SSC on various matters to ensure the smooth running of the school.
- Be responsible for the submission of relevant information to Senior Leadership Team, the SSC and outside agencies e.g., DfE, LA.
- To promote and support the administrative work of any extended school activities making arrangements for school based activities.
- To ensure that all paperwork and monies for school trips is completed
- Be responsible for devising marketing and promotional strategies for the school as required in liaison with the Trust Central Team.
- Develop and manage databases using Arbor and other computerised systems as appropriate.