Business Support Manager

BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER – INTERIM CONTRACT

£30,000 - £42,200 per annum depending on experience

Bath | Interim contract – 3–6 months

We’re working with a well-established educational organisation in Bath to recruit an experienced Business Support Manager on an interim basis for an initial period of 3–6 months.

This is a varied, hands-on management role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of administrative services, leading the administration team and ensuring the smooth operation of the wider school office. Working closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide high-level PA and administrative support while overseeing processes, resources and compliance.

You will be responsible for managing and developing administrative staff, coordinating workloads and ensuring the office, reception and Head’s office operate efficiently. The role will also involve diary management, meeting coordination, handling correspondence, maintaining accurate records and supporting key operational activities, including admissions, school trips and events.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining high standards across the organisation, ensuring effective communication between staff, parents, pupils and external stakeholders. There will also be a strong focus on confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and ensuring administrative procedures remain accurate and compliant.

The role would suit an experienced Business Support Manager, Office Manager or Senior Administrator who enjoys taking ownership, leading a team and managing a varied workload. You’ll need to be organised, proactive and confident working with senior stakeholders, with the ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in an interim position.

The ideal candidate for this Business Support Manager role will:

- Have previous experience in business support, office management or administrative management

- Have experience leading, supervising or managing an administrative team

- Be confident providing PA and administrative support to senior leadership

- Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

- Be comfortable managing office operations, systems and procedures

- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Understand the importance of confidentiality, GDPR and accurate record-keeping

- Have an awareness of safeguarding and health and safety requirements, ideally within an educational environment

- Be proactive, adaptable and able to work independently in a busy environment

- Be available to commit to an interim contract of 3–6 months

In return, you will receive:

- £30,000 - £42,200 per annum, depending on experience

- An interim contract lasting 3–6 months

- The opportunity to take ownership of a varied business support function

- The chance to work closely with senior leadership and make an immediate impact

- The opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking educational environment

If you’re an experienced Business Support Manager or Office Manager looking for your next interim opportunity in Bath, this could be a great chance to put your skills to use, lead a team and make a real difference from day one.

To apply, please forward your CV to Will Christian quoting ref: WC11324.

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