Business Director

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Business Director

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number VN2755

Location City

Location City Northampton

Employment Type

Employment Type

Permanent

• Take ownership of the Supply Bank product/team, driving national delivery performance, growth and operational excellence.
• Lead from the front with a hands-on approach, embedding yourself within operations to understand challenges and opportunities.
• Own operational relationships with key MAT clients (senior stakeholders)
• Develop and execute growth strategies that strengthen and scale the Supply Bank offering across MAT's and school groups.
• Build, manage and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, MAT's, education partners and external networks.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and overall customer experience.
• Use data, market insights and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of delivery, service, governance and compliance are consistently achieved.
• Support, coach and develop teams to create a high-performing culture focused on accountability and results.
• Drive commercial growth opportunities while ensuring operational effectiveness and sustainable success.
• Partner with product and technology systems teams get the most from our platforms and drive future innovations and improvements.
• Work as part of the wider Recruitment and Supply leadership team to align on overall practice strategy and collaborate cohesively as a unit to optimise client service delivery.

• Significant experience within an operational leadership role, ideally within MSP, recruitment, workforce solutions, education staffing or a similar service-led environment.
• Proven experience driving commercial growth while remaining operationally involved and hands-on.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
• Experience leading teams and creating a high-performance culture.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with confidence using data to inform decisions.
• A track record of improving processes and implementing operational efficiencies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution and delivery.
• A proactive mindset with the drive, ambition and accountability to make things happen.

• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)
• Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers
• Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions
• Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching
• Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)
• Discounts access to different options to help your money go further
• Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)
• Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities
• Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education
• Performance based bonus and an opportunity to participate in an EBT share scheme

By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.