Business Manager – Specialist Education
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12 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Doncaster Denaby Main
We are seeking an experienced and Business Manager to join our growing Education provision Mercury College which offers learning opportunities for young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities autism and complex needs. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight ensuring the effective management of college resources systems and support services. You will play a key part in supporting senior leaders with accurate information to enable efficient and compliant college operations.
At Hesley Group we put people first. Were committed to always being the best we can be setting high standards and striving for excellence in everything we do. This is more than just a Business Manager role its about building resilient person-centred teams that transform lives every day.
Your Role:
This is a hands-on role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team providing strategic vision and leadership responsible for overseeing systems and processes in all areas inclusive of budget and resource management.
Your role will also involve:
- Delivering effective high quality business support services essential to the overall operation and performance of the college including but not limited to Finance HR Facilities Data Protection and Health and Safety.
- Taking delegated responsibility for related management decisions where required under the direction of College Leaders and Director of Education.
- Providing management information to the Senior Leadership Team Group Directors and Business Support teams as required to support the effective and efficient operational running of the college.
- Responsible for the effective financial management of the college (including budget management forecasting procurement).
- Work within defined regulations and procedures - maintain working knowledge of the latest changes to legislation and strategy with regard to finance administration HR Health and Safety premises and site facilities.
- Responsible for site safety systems and audits.
- Effectively manage the delivery of business support services to the college.
- Provide relevant reports and information to the Head of Education Director of Education Education Board and the Hesley Group to enable robust operational and strategic decision making.
- Contribute to the whole college improvement planning process and take key responsibility for aspects of the plan.
- HR management ensure accurate colleague records are kept oversee recruitment processes be responsible for the Single Central Record to ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Financial management including budget / resource modelling and regular income and expenditure reviews providing accurate and timely financial information negotiating contracts.
- Administration including the maintenance of pupil records and working with the marketing team on updates to our prospectus and other key documents.
- Premises overseeing the maintenance of college buildings and grounds.
About You
What Were Looking For:
Some of the key attributes/skills we are looking for include:
- Proven experience in business management within an education environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent financial acumen and HR management knowledge.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and compliance.
- The ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.
- IT skills including Excel and familiarity with management information systems within an educational setting.
- Health and Safety Data Protection and Employment legislation knowledge.
- OfSTED requirements knowledge.
About Us
Why Join Us
- Be at the heart of shaping our companys future.
- Work with passionate purpose-driven teams.
- Enjoy autonomy creativity and impact in your role.
What We Offer
- Generous pension scheme.
- 30 days annual leave 1 day per every full 2 years service completed up to 40 days
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts.
- Electric car scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- IVR
- Program Management
- Classroom Experience
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Salesforce
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- CRM Software
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Toddler Care
About Company
Hesley Group are providers of specialist autism support, providing specialist autism education and autism care homes for people with complex care needs, behaviour that challenges and learning disabilities.
