Business Operations Manager - Multi Academy Trust - South London . - The Workplace Consultancy : Job Details

My client is one of London’s leading Academies and they have a super role for a Business Operations Manager role.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible to the Executive Principal for the control and efficient operation of the non-academic activities of the Academy. You will be required to maintain tight management of the budget and ensure compliance with finance and procurement procedures. The Business Operations Manager is responsible for Finance, HR, Admissions, Administration and the management and development of the Academy site and buildings, including catering and cleaning

Key Responsibilities

The Business Operations Manager will:

• Be a part of the Senior Leadership Team, to strategically manage all non-academic functions of the Academy, including HR, Administration, Finance, Facilities and Premises and Health and Safety.

• Drive improvements in the school in line with the school development plan

• Assist with the creation of the budget and ensuring the agreed budget is delivered

• Ensure all finance policies are adhered to and to procure the best resources and services for the school

• Promote best practice and ensure compliance with procurement processes securing "best value" in all areas

• Oversee HR and operationally manage the HR Advisor and HR Administrator to ensure all records are accurate, including checking payroll

• Ensure the Single central register is compliant and up to date

• Manage the Academy’s Immigration Sponsor Licenses process

• Line manage the Facilities Manager, to ensure the facilities team are meeting all statutory requirements

• Ensure the premises and facilities provide the best possible safe, educational and working environment within the budget available and in line with Health and Safety requirements

• Manage building projects to ensure they are within budget, completed to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements

• Have oversight and management of site security, maintenance and insurances.

• Ensure the Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment are implemented at all times and are subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change

• Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of Health and Safety issues to the Executive Principal and where appropriate the Trust H&S Manager