Academy Trust Business Manager

Academy Trust Business Manager

Location:

Leicestershire

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date:

August 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional to play a key leadership role across the Trust, supporting the delivery of outstanding educational outcomes through effective management of finance, operations, estates, HR, compliance, and administration services. The successful candidate will work closely with Trust leaders, Headteachers and central services teams to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Trust's business functions while contributing to its long‑term strategic development and growth.

Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold relevant business, finance, management or operational qualifications
• Have substantial experience in business management, ideally within education, the public sector or a multi‑site organisation
• Demonstrate strong financial management and budgetary control skills
• Have experience overseeing HR, procurement, facilities and compliance functions
• Possess excellent leadership and people management skills
• Be highly organised with strong project management capabilities
• Have a thorough understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to build positive relationships across the Trust
• Demonstrate strategic thinking alongside strong operational delivery

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join a successful and ambitious Multi‑Academy Trust
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• A varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility and influence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing support from the recruitment partner throughout the recruitment process

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.