Service Business Manager

Business Manager

Location: Mansfield
Salary: £57,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Simply Education are proud to be working with a specialist education provider that is transforming the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH needs, and those who require alternative pathways to learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Service Business Manager to join a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the operational excellence of a growing education service.

About the Role

As Service Business Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad range of business support functions, including Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Facilities, ICT, and Health & Safety.

Working as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that all support services are delivered effectively, compliantly, and with a focus on continuous improvement. You will have significant autonomy and accountability, managing budgets, resources, systems, and teams to support outstanding educational outcomes.

This is a highly influential role that combines operational leadership with strategic planning, offering the opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, ICT, and Health & Safety functions.
• Lead and develop support service teams, driving high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational performance to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, safer recruitment, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Oversee site operations, facilities management, and external contracts to maintain safe, welcoming learning environments.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the continued growth and success of the service.

About You

We are looking for an experienced operational leader with:

• Proven experience managing multiple business support functions and teams.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, HR, and health & safety within education or a regulated environment.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Why join us?

• Join a forward-thinking specialist education provider making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• Play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategic and operational decision-making.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, pension, and life assurance.
• 24/7 GP access for you and your household.

Additional Information

This role involves travel between sites, occasional lone working, and participation in a senior on-call rota. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

If you're an experienced School Business Manager, Operations Manager, Business Director, or senior leader looking for your next challenge within specialist education and SEN services, we'd love to hear from you.