Job description

CULTURE: A growing and changing company, passionate and innovative with excellent team morale

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:

• To strategically oversee all Academy non-academic responsibilities, including HR, facilities, administration, finance, IT, and health and safety, become a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Drive changes in the school in accordance with the school development plan.
• Assist in budget creation and ensure that the agreed budget is delivered.
• Ensure that all financial policies are followed and to obtain the best resources and services for the school.
• Follow procurement procedures to ensure value for money.
• Oversee HR and line manage the HR Administrator to ensure that all records are accurate, including checking payroll.
• Ensure the Single central point of accountability.
• Control the Immigration Sponsor Licences procedure for the Academy.
• Manage and oversee the whole administrative function of the school.
• Oversee the training and personal growth of all non-educational support employees.
• To administer and review the assigned policies and the Academy's risk and business continuity
• Line manages the facilities manager to make sure the team is adhering to all legal regulations.
• Making sure the location and facilities, within the available budget and in accordance with Health and Safety rules, offer the greatest possible learning and working environment.
• Oversee construction projects to ensure that they are finished on time, within budget, and in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• control and administration of site upkeep, security, and insurances.
• Ensuring systems are in place for efficient monitoring, measuring, and reporting of Health and Safety issues to the principal and, where appropriate, the Trust Director of Estates.
• Ensuring the Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment are always implemented and are subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change.
• Overseeing facility rentals to boost income Manage outside contracts, such as catering and cleaning services, to ensure SLAs are satisfied.
• Ensure that the Academy's asset register is properly managed. oversee and direct the Academy's IT department; collaborate with the director of IT to assess the technology used throughout the Academy and introduce new technology or enhance existing technology for various uses; serve as the data for the Academy

To work within the Academy framework about Health and Safety

• To promote equal opportunities in the Academy
• To promote the ethos of the Trust and Academy
• Be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• To support the Academy's commitment to the continued professional development of all staff
• Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding policies
• To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably require by the CEO or Executive Principal

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge of the operational aspects of organisational management and business planning

• Experience working in an office or classroom setting is advantageous
• Can show significant leadership and management experience in interdisciplinary teams
• Budgeting and financial management expertise
• Capable of producing office work using Word and Excel; proficient (or better) users of the Microsoft Office suite; and knowledgeable about utilising Microsoft Office packages.
• Use your initiative on a continuous basis to communicate confidently and effectively with all stakeholders
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and handle a diverse workload
• Knowledge of facilities and premises management including health and safety requirements and legislation
• Ability to create reports to monitor KPIs
• Skilled in the presentation of documents for professional audiences
• Excellent Numeracy / Literacy skills

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £52,500.00-£60,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person