JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION Business Director/ Chief Operations Officer (COO) Greenacre Multi-Academy Trust POSITION: Permanent - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year GRADE: £55,000+ negotiable commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience THIS JOB DESCRIPTION COMPLIMENTS NJC CONDITIONS OF SERVICE RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Principal DIRECT REPORTS: Administration and Operations Manager (Grade 8), Finance Manager (Grade 8), Accounting Officer (Grade 8), Human Resources Manager (Grade 8), Head of Kitchen (Grade 6), Clerk to the Governing Body (Grade 5). Primary Purpose of Role: To lead the management operation of the Trust and ensure it meets its stated aims To have responsibility for compliance and regulatory issues To lead on the effective management and impact analysis of all Trust activities and enable the Trust to expand To lead and oversee Finance, Human Resources and Operations Management To lead on Academy conversions To lead on the development and alignment of policies To lead the implementation of the Marketing Strategy for the Trust Key Duties To provide an efficient, knowledgeable and effective leadership and management service to the Trust Establish and maintain outstanding professional relationships, ensure effective communication across the schools in the Multi Academy Trust, LAs and other stakeholders Lead on project work, as instructed by the Trust including working with new schools joining the Trust Work in partnership with the Finance Team to ensure the Trust sources best value and delivers within agreed budgets Work in partnership with school Business Managers and Heads to ensure the schools thrive on solid business foundations Ensure regulatory compliance including FOI, Data Protection, and Academies and Charities best practice At all times champion the values of the Trust and be an ambassador and advocate of its mission out any other duties as reasonably required to contribute to the smooth running of the Multi Academy Trust Leadership
Professional Qualifications in relevant discipline (ADSBM/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent) E Application Evidence of continuous professional development E Application Qualified Project Manager (PRINCE 2 Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent) D Application IOSH Managing Safely Trained D Application Experience Essential/Desirable Assessment Significant experience leading the strategic financial planning of an organisation E Application Interview Reference Experience of staff leadership and management, including evidence of achieving performance improvement across diverse teams E Application Interview Reference Experience of strategic business or service planning and the development of business and educational opportunities E Application Interview Experience of the Academy Conversion Process E Application Interview Experience of effectively managing a pound budget E Application Interview Experience of procuring and managing services and contracts to ensure that value for money and key performance indicators are met E Application Interview Successful track record of managing complex, significant projects from inception to completion E Application Interview Extensive experience working as a member of a senior team E Application Interview Experience of using Accounting Software E Application Interview Experience of asset and facilities management E Application Interview Experience in an educational environment E Application Interview Experience of working within a Multi Academy Trust D Application Interview record of successful fund and profile raising activities D Application Interview Experience of interpreting Government education policy and legislation D Application Interview Experience of acting as a responsible accounting officer or company secretary D Application Interview Knowledge Essential/Desirable Assessment Financial management processes and systems in a complex people-orientated organisation E Application Interview Company and charity law, particularly governance, accounting and reporting requirements E Application Interview Reference Knowledge of Government Policy around Academy Conversion and Multi Academy Trusts E Application Interview Awareness of current IT developments E Application Interview Current Health and Safety Legislation E Application Interview Reference Financial requirements within publicly funded education and regulatory requirements E Application Interview Advanced understanding of personnel procedures and relevant employment legislation E Application Interview Reference Skills and Personal Attributes Essential/Desirable Assessment