- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dudley Wood Primary School website
Hub Business Manager
More than one location, The Rivers C Of E Multi Academy Trust24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PO2 (£42839 - £46142) Please note this is subject to a pending pay award
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Hub Business Manager to take on a key operational leadership role across a group of schools within our growing and ambitious trust.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring business services are consistent, effective and well-coordinated across the hub—working closely with the Head of Business Services and Hub Director to embed strong systems and ways of working.
This is an opportunity to build strong relationships, bring clarity to complex operations and make a tangible difference to how schools function—enabling leaders to focus on delivering high-quality education.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and coordinate business services across the hub
•Line manage and support Office Managers and Business Managers
•Drive high standards, consistency and effective ways of working
•Support school leaders to navigate operational challenges
•·Contribute to a joined-up, efficient and well-supported hub model
Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple schools, building strong relationships with leaders and shaping how business services operate in practice.
You will play a central role in creating a consistent, connected and high-performing approach across the hub ensuring schools feel supported, aligned and able to deliver at their best.
About You
We are looking for a confident, organised and solutions-focused professional with experience of managing business or operational services in a complex environment. You will have the credibility to work effectively with senior leaders, the ability to lead and support teams, and a practical, resilient approach to delivering high standards. Above all, you will be motivated by making a real difference to how schools operate and the outcomes they achieve.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
•Make a meaningful impact across a group of schools
•Work in a collaborative and ambitious multi-academy trust
•Strengthen and shape how business services are delivered
•Support school leaders and staff to succeed
•Contribute to delivering extraordinary education and futures for every pupil
What the school offers its staff
The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust is a mission-driven, connected learning community committed to transforming lives by providing an extraordinary education for every pupil.
We believe that extraordinary people create extraordinary futures. Together, through shared values and a commitment to excellence, we empower each other to grow, achieve, and make a lasting impact for our pupils.
Our people are the heart of our success. We have built a strong, supportive community of professionals, investing in every team member through collaboration and a broad menu of CPD. You will have access to a range of professional opportunities, including a strong network of like-minded peers.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Please download a copy of our support staff apllication form from our website and email your completed application form to HR@riverscofe.co.uk by 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026.
(applications received after this date/time will not be accepted)
Please do not submit a curriculum vitae as these will not be included in the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Wednesday 22nd April and interviews will be held week commencing 27th April 2026.
To find out more, you can visit our trust website .
The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expects everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy should a suitable candidate be found at any time during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rivers C Of E Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- HR@riverscofe.co.uk
We are a multi-academy school trust, specialists in early years and primary provision, with sixteen good and outstanding primary, first and nursery settings and a thriving teaching alliance.
School Details
Dudley Wood Primary School
Summerhill Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summerhill Primary Academy website
Jubilee Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Jubilee Park Academy website
School locations
Similar jobs nearby
Lunchtime Supervisor/ Play team assistant
Somers Park Primary School
Somers Park Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1SE
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed