Business and Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)

Main outline of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Business and Operations Manager to join Church Stretton School, covering the current Business and Operations Manager during maternity leave. This post will provide business operations support to the school, working closely with the Headteacher, school staff and Trust colleagues.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will lead on key operational aspects of finance procedures and regulations, monthly management accounts, HR and payroll processes, premises management, and health and safety. You will work closely with the Trust’s central teams and provide support and guidance to school-based staff, particularly in relation to financial and operational matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities upon appointment

The postholder will:

• lead on any delegated school financial responsibilities and work with the Trust’s Central Finance Team on long-term budget planning and preparation, in consultation with the Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership Team;
• liaise with the Trust’s HR Team regarding personnel matters, undertaking and overseeing school-level HR administration and the implementation of Trust policies and processes in relation to safer recruitment, DBS procedures and payroll;
• be responsible to the Headteacher and Local Governing Body for the oversight of maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings, site and grounds;
• in conjunction with the Headteacher, have delegated responsibility for health and safety and its coordination across the school, ensuring that statutory requirements are met, including the development, implementation and review of school policies and procedures in partnership with Trust colleagues;
• establish and maintain appropriate internal communication, team meetings and briefing sessions, administrative and clerical support procedures, and record systems throughout the school, including the administration and operation of related IT systems.

Further duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.