Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager 37 hours per week, Full Time Permanent All Year Round, 52.13 weeks per year St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Business Operations Manager who will play a key role in supporting the academy’s strategic and operational objectives by ensuring administrative, site, ICT and financial systems are efficient, compliant and responsive to need. The postholder will contribute towards strong organisational practice, support senior leaders in meeting statutory and Trust requirements, and helps maintain effective communication, data management and service delivery across the school. The role supports continuous improvement by promoting consistency, accuracy and professionalism in all administrative functions, both within the academy and, where required, across the Trust. This role is vital in providing the Trust with assurance at a local Academy level that all appropriate business and operations functions are being delivered in a compliant and statutory manner. Whilst reporting directly to the Headteacher, this role will work closely with Trust officers and the wider School Business Professional's team to ensure the Trust's statutory requirements, and strategic objectives are being met at a local level, whilst identifying opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will be a personable and engaging character who can use their initiative and be flexible. You should have good customer service, ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our children, staff and visitors. Training will be given to the right candidate but you will require good IT skills, particularly Google Docs/Sheets and a knowledge of Arbor would be an advantage. WHAT WE OFFER Delightful and polite children who are keen to learn Hardworking, caring and committed staff who all work to make a real difference for our children Supportive parents A warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of everything we do Opportunities to develop professionally Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements. Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings. Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox Cycle to work scheme JOB REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents. Excellent IT skills. Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure. YOU WILL HAVE: The ability to work on own initiative. Communication with parents on a professional basis. Experience with working with young people. Communication with parents on a professional basis. GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths. If you would like more information regarding this exciting role or would like to arrange a visit please contact the Academy. Advert End Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 12noon Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026 (subject to change) The Trust reserves the right to extend the closing date for this role. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates. We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. Cidari 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 above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.