Employer
Rushey Mead Academy
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£53k - £57k (dependent on experience
Posted
4th August 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
1st September 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1501964
Job Reference

ABOUT US

Rushey Mead Academy is a proud member of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) – a vibrant and inclusive school community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students and the wider community. We are passionate about high standards, innovation, and empowering our staff and students to thrive. As part of TMET, we work collaboratively across schools, sharing systems and values to ensure collective success. The Business Operations Manager will be key in aligning local operational practices with trust-wide strategies to deliver excellent outcomes.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly motivated Business Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will lead and manage all non-teaching operational functions of the academy – including HR, payroll, finance, estates, administration, data protection, and health & safety – ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our mission to deliver outstanding student outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in implementing TMET’s operational priorities locally, ensuring Rushey Mead Academy’s systems reflect the Trust’s values and strategic direction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee school operations and ensure compliance with trust, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Manage finance, HR, payroll, premises, and admin services effectively and efficiently
• Act as the school’s Health & Safety Officer and Data Protection Lead
• Lead internal audits, risk management, and statutory reporting
• Develop and improve systems and processes that enhance performance and value for money
• Line manage support staff and foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement