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

For more information about the role, please look at our job pack: Hub Business Manager

Please download a copy 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 the week commencing 27th April 2026.

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.