Business Manager

We are seeking an experienced and well-qualified Business Manager to provide strategic leadership and development of our finance and business functions across our estate. 

Joining us, you will have the expertise to make a rapid impact in the following areas:  

• providing strategic leadership and development of the finance and business functions of the Academy and its estate;
• the development of Foundation-wide strategies in HR, facilities management, catering, and H&S; 
• the delivery of financial information to the Principal and Director of Finance;
• the development and support of strategies to progress the Academy, including maintaining links with the community, families and local environment.

To be successful, you will have experience in a similar role, delivered with energy, integrity and commitment to our vision and Christian ethos.

In return, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme and 24 days’ annual leave rising to 29 after five years’ service. A relocation allowance may also be available.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Tuesday, 18th April 2017.

Interview date: Thursday, 27th April 2017.

The King’s Academy, Middlesbrough (by North York Moors National Park, and commutable from York, Newcastle, Durham, Ripon, Richmond, Thirsk) 

• Distinct Christian ethos, with highly diverse intake  
• Strong track record of students’ achievement at all stages  
• Excellent student behaviour throughout the Academy  
• Focus on ‘character first’ education  
• Large and expanding Sixth Form  
• Unique inclusion policy: specialist provision for visual and hearing impairment and higher learning needs  
• Superb opportunities for CPD and rapid career progression 

The King’s Academy takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.