Job Description

Business Support Officer

'Providing an inspirational, outstanding Catholic education for all the children and young people in our schools.'

Honourable purpose / Respect / Co-operation/ Compassion/ Stewardship

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust

Tel: 01625 643039

E-mail: enquiries@olhoc.org.uk

'A family of schools who work together, share together and care together."

Salary: Grade 5 (25,584 - 27,269)

Hours: 37

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time and Term time + 4 weeks. (Part time hours would be considered)

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

Interviews to be confirmed

The role of the Business Support Officer is to provide administrative, financial, HR and H&S support to the central trust team. The post is office based at the head office in All Hallows Catholic College, Macclesfield. Full training will be given, and the post holder will work under supervision, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our growing Trust of 15 schools which comprises two secondary schools and thirteen primary schools.

The post holder will be an experienced individual and will have a successful track record of working within administration. The role is to support the senior leadership team to ensure that trust schools are fulfilling their financial, governance and compliance responsibilities.

The role will involve processing financial documents, producing HR and H&S reports, managing diaries and travel arrangements, governance administration and maintaining systems. Strong IT skills including excel and word are essential as are organisational skills and attention to detail.

The successful candidate must be competent in using financial and compliance systems. They must have strong communication skills both written and verbal as the role will involve responding to phone calls and enquiries.

They will need to establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders including School Business Managers, Hub Managers and Clerk to Governors.

What we offer:

A competitive salary and option to join the Local Government Pension scheme Professional development opportunities to further enhance your career A supportive and collaborative working environment Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to high street discounts
The successful candidate will:

Have significant experience of working in administration.

Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Be able to work independently and with initiative.

Be able to prioritise workload and manage deadlines

Have excellent communication skills

Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes such as Excel and Word.

Have a professional manner and be flexible in their approach

Further details can be found on the Trust website, http://www.olhoc.org.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=10

To Apply:

We understand and want to support a healthy work - life balance, we welcome applications from candidates who require flexibility.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people.

Applicants are required to complete the following documents:

Business Support Officer Application Form/Rehabilitation of Offenders Form/Reference Request Form

Applications should be sent to the Chief Financial Officer on the following email, please do not send CV's. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Emma Foulkes, Chief Financial Officer via cfo@olhoc.org.uk

Our Lady Help of Christians is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List check.

All posts are offered subject to agreement to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is not reserved and there is no requirement for the post holder to be a practising Catholic but should uphold our principles and values in all aspects of their employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,584.00-27,269.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person