We are currently working in partnership with a Educational Institution based in Middlesex, who are recruiting for a Business Support Manager on a temporary basis until December 31st.The position is due to start at the beginning of October, with the potential for extension. The annual salary for this role is £33,000 - £35,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will be an organised, strategic leader with strong financial acumen, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth operations, team development, compliance, and safeguarding within the educational institution.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Overseeing the overall management of financial, administrative, and support functions

• Managing and developing administrative staff to ensure efficient team operations

• Ensuring proper budgeting, resource allocation, and staff management within the extended schools function

• Handling all data protection and ensuring school compliance with GDPR regulations to protect personal information

• Leading key projects and providing strategic guidance through accurate and timely report

• Proactively reviewing resources, advising leadership, and aligning budget plans with the school development plan

• Accurately recording and monitoring of staff absence and HR-related information for compliance and staff management

• Ensuring safety procedures and compliance for all school trips and site maintenance, including liaising with the Site Manager

Experience required:

• Educational management experience

• Experience in managing and leading staff

• Experience in Project management e.g. building projects

• Ability to analyse, interpret, collate and present management information through reports and plans

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• High level IT skills particularly in Excel spreadsheets and Word

• Strategic approach to planning and business development

• Understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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