Business and Operations Officer
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- Orwell Multi Academy Trust
- Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8PY
- Salary: 28142 - 33699 per annum pro rata Grade 4 Point 9 15
- Hours: 27.5 32.5 hours per week across 5 days 40 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
- Reference: 8152
About us
The Orwell Multi Academy Trust consists of seven diverse primary schools across Suffolkwith a shared vision of ensuring every child has an exceptional education experience.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and well organised Trust Business and Operations Officer to join our central Shared Services Team.
This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth operation of the Trust across a range of business functions including HR administration finance procurement health and safety monitoring and general office coordination.
You will also act as PA to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer providing high-quality administrative support from diary management and correspondence to preparing reports printing and collating meeting papers and organising venues and events.
You will also play a key part in maintaining trust wide systems coordinating key performance indicators and ensuring effective communication between our schools and central team.
You will frequently work on your own initiative making sound decisions and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across the trust.
We are looking for someone who has:
- excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- experience of HR finance or business administration ideally in an educational setting
- strong IT skills and attention to detail with the confidence to learn and maintain new systems
- a proactive professional and flexible approach able to work independently and as part of a small busy team.
For more information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).
To find out more about us please visit our website.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ellena Skouldingby calling .
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to .
Closing date: 1pm 4 December 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025.
Safeguarding Statement
Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Weexpect all staff and volunteers to share this commitmentandwill ensure that all our recruitment andselectionpractices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure andBarring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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