Business Operations Manager

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, self-motivated and experienced business Operations Manager professional to plan, develop and deliver on all business aspects of the Academy. The Business Operations Manager will take a strategic lead in managing and maintaining the budget and finances of the Academy ensuring that the results have a positive impact on educational outcomes. Your responsibilities will ensure the Academy meets its educational aims and objectives as you lead high quality and first-class business school functions including Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Admissions, Health & Safety, Facilities & Premises Management.

Operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will report directly to the Executive Principal, supporting them in driving improvements - ensuring the most effective use of resources to support the School’s Development Plan.

This post would suit someone who can develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s needs and tailor their approach to each situation. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, an enthusiasm for achieving targets, an ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and very good IT literacy.

Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 11–18 school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We serve the families of the local community in the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley and are part of the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, a well-established multi-academy trust of four secondary and five primary schools in southeast London and Kent with over 6000 students and 600 staff. The scale of expertise and leadership across our Trust gives us enormous capacity. It is this capacity that has resulted in the success of the Trust and allows us to mount new ventures and allows our staff to take on new opportunities and rapid development trajectories.

Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London.  Our mission is for all of our children and young people to be successful at school so that they flourish in their lives. We will only be able to achieve this ambition if we are a great employer who can attract, retain and develop great staff.

VISION 2026

Every School an Excellent School

It is the Trust’s vision for all of our schools to be excellent schools. Our mission is to ensure that every one of our children and young people flourishes at school so that they can be successful in their lives.

Our three main objectives are:

• Excellent outcomes for all children and young people so that they can be successful in  their next steps and future lives;
• To be regarded as a great employer, attracting, retaining and developing the best staff;
• To be the Trust of choice and a welcome presence in our communities.

Joining Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South at any point in your career will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will be part of a driven team that spans nine schools and a central services team in South East London and Kent, who are all resolute in their aim to make our schools excellent places to learn and work. We offer an attractive benefits package, plenty of professional development opportunities and a focus on career growth. You will also experience a flexible and supportive work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing, and a culture of openness and respect.

Full job details and application form available at

www.habstrustsouth.org.uk/vacancies

To apply, submit your application via our website on www.habsknights.org.uk or contact knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk

​Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024 12pm

Interview date: Friday 13th December 2024

The Academy is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records