Business Manager

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Open event on Thursday 9 January 2025 from 16:00-18:00.

We’re always on the lookout for potential colleagues that share our dedication, so whether you are interested in any of our current vacancies or might be considering working with us in the future, come along to our open session on Thursday 9 January 2025 at Richmond Hill Academy to find out more about the amazing roles that we have within the academy. Please register your attendance using the link here - Richmond Hill Academy - Recruitment Open Day

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit inspirational colleagues in a number of pivotal roles for the ongoing development of the academy. The roles are of great importance to our work in providing outstanding education for the local community.

We are committed to recruiting people that share our vision and values. We will consider different working arrangements for the right candidates, including all year round/ term-time only contracts and part or full-time working hours.

Business Manager 

Grade: PO1 (SCP 27-30) £37,035 – £39,513

(pro rated depending on contract type)

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the academy’s operations run smoothly, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting the academy’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience for our pupils. The Business Manager will be responsible for overseeing all admin support, finance, premises maintenance, human resources and health and safety within the academy and will advise the Principal and Governing Body on the non-teaching activities of the academy. 

Our new Business Manager will: 

• In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, lead the management of change within the academy. 
• Be routinely involved in complex day to day issues and projects, so having excellent time management and organisational skills will be critical.  
• Be able to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines.  
• Prepare proposals and costings for projects, initiatives and grants for the Principal and Governing Body and attend whole Governing Body and committee meetings.   
• Have management experience, including experience of having successfully led a team.  
• Have a relevant level 4 qualification and be willing to work towards Institute of School Business Leaders qualification. 

What we offer you: 

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

• Membership to a local government pension scheme. 
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About our academy:  

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are proud to have a talented and committed staff body and are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is breathtaking.  

As a school, we can offer you the following benefits: 

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow. 
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer. 
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children. 
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development. 

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/. 

How to apply for our roles:

If you are as excited about these roles as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs). You can apply by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.  

Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around. If you wish to do so, please email recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk  or telephone 0113 487 1600. 

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted. 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.