Business Operations Manager

Full year, 37 hours per week

Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and adaptable Business Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of academy day-to-day business operations, including estates, facilities and operational functions.

The post holder will have previous managerial experience in a similar role with experience of working in or with facilities and business operations teams.

The successful candidate will be required to apply high standards of customer service in a polite and timely manner, be flexible and practical in approach and exemplify a 'can do' attitude as part of both the academy and wider Trust Operations team. You will be required to operate autonomously and manage a varied workload working with a range of academy and Trust stakeholders.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord )

*Commencing salary will be determined in relation to candidate skills/experience and will also consider the complexities of designated academy site with respect to pupil numbers, resource and building demands.

For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to the academy please contact or call on

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Closing date: Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.