Academy Business Manager

Responsible to: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

Cedars Academy is a specialist provision for young people aged 3 to 19 years with physical, sensory and medical needs, speech, language and communication disorders, autism, and a wide range of other complex needs often associated with emotional vulnerability. The Academy operates over two sites, Cedars School at Ivy Lane (EYFSKS3) and Cedars College at Walker Terrace (KS4/5). The Leadership Team and Trustees are seeking a dynamic, highly experienced professional with a strong business background to join our team and play a key role in the future development of the Trust. 

As Business Manager, you will work across both sites. You will lead each of the academy’s operational areas of HR, premises, catering and administration in order to provide value for money and ensure the smooth running of the operational aspects of the Trust.

As well as sound knowledge and proven leadership in these areas, the successful candidate will also possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. High expectations of yourself and your team, enthusiasm and a shared commitment to developing the Trust’s central support network are essential.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the expertise and ambition to develop this new role, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Vincent, Headteacher, College, julie.vincent@cedarstrust.org.uk or Michelle O’Reilly, Headteacher, School, michelleoreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk