Head of Business and Operations - Budmouth Academy

Posted on 28 January 2026
Applications close on 20 February 2026

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All Locations:

Weymouth

Salary Details:

Grade M 44-47 £47,621 annual salary

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

School Support Staff

Employer:

Not Specified

Job Working Pattern:

Term time only

Closing time of advert

12:00 pm

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About the role

Head of Business and Operations

Start date: ASAP

37 hours per week

Term Time Only + Inset Days – 44.6518 weeks per year

Grade M Points 44 - 47

Salary - £47,621

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 23rd February 2026

The Head of Business and Operations is a key associate member of the Budmouth Academy Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Principal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and managing highly efficient, effective and flexible teams of staff to provide support and organisational functions within the Academy to ensure the smooth operation for the benefit of all our staff and students.

This post carries responsibility for the development, management, operation and delivery of all support services within the Academy, including Finance, HR, general administration, management of the school’s estates and facilities and to act as the GDPR Lead for the school and liaise with the Trust’s DP Officer, Judicium to report any breaches, ensure the school has relevant up-to-date DPIA’s, comply with audits and ensure all staff are GDPR trained.

Further Information

The successful candidate will need:

● Advanced organisational and administrative skills, and be prepared to initiate and manage change. They will need to have an eye for detail and a creative approach to problem solving. They will require energy and enthusiasm and will need to be flexible, hardworking and be able to work effectively as a team member and as an associate member of the senior leadership team, to achieve targets and meet deadlines.

● Experience of school business management or highly relevant finance and resources management.
● To have proven strong and effective leadership and management skills.
● Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of, and manage, a team.
● Strong presentational and written skills.
● Experience of working with external partners, managing contracts and service level agreements.
● To be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritise successfully.
● To be committed to your own professional development and the development of others.

About Us

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff.

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Full Information be found via the Budmouth Academy www.budmouth-aspirations.org/news-dates/job-vacancies/

For further information please contact Kirsty Harris, PA to Principal, [email protected]

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