Business Manager - University of Chichester Academy Trust

University of Chichester Academy Trust

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Business Manager who will play an integral role in the school’s Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for a diverse range of activities including the financial and administrative operations within the school, HR, procurement, facilities management and health and safety. You will also have line management responsibility for a number of our professional services staff.

Although it would be beneficial if you have experience of working within an education setting, your general finance and business management experience is more important to us and, you will receive a full induction.

You will need to be able to demonstrate the following key skills and abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships including stakeholder engagement Ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate and influence Ability to self-direct, work on own initiative whilst contributing as a team member

Berewood Primary School is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, and as you would expect, offers their employees a comprehensive range of employee benefits, further details are provided within our Information Pack.

Berewood Primary is a 2-form entry primary school located in the heart of the west of Waterlooville development. Our school was newly built in 2014 and has grown in size over the years and we now have almost 420 pupils on roll.

You will be working in a school that is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and there are opportunities for you to play a pivotal role, not only at Berewood but across the Academy Trust. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we have ambitious growth plans over the next 2-3 years.

You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where staff feel valued and recognised for their contributions. Our culture is ‘One Trust’ being a diverse and inclusive organisation, where we all make a real difference to the life chances of young people.

If you are ready for this challenge then we would love to hear from you. Full details of how to submit your application are contained within the Information Pack.

For an informal discussion or visit to our school, please contact Ricky Leigh, Headteacher on 02394 006070 or by email r.leigh@berewoodprimary.co.uk. All visits will be conducted following the latest Government COVID-19 guidelines.

Applications should be submitted no later than 7 February 2022, and shortlisting has been scheduled for 8 and 9 February. Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend the selection process which is planned for week commencing 14 February, 2022 and will comprise of an interview and assessment activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.