Kirklees Council
Trust Business Manager – Enhance Academy Trust
Kirklees Council, Central, Indiana, United States, 47110
Trust Business Manager – Enhance Academy Trust
Join to apply for the
Trust Business Manager – Enhance Academy Trust
role at
Kirklees Council
Location(s): Mainly office based within the central team, although time in schools will be necessary.
Organisations: Enhance Academy Trust
Hours: Full Time, All year round
Number of Jobs: 1
Position type: Permanent
Salary: NJC SCP 32-35. £42,839 - £46,142
Advert Wording: Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust
Start date: ASAP
Enhance Academy Trust is a vibrant and growing Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising sixteen primary schools across Wakefield, Kirklees, and Barnsley, alongside a specialist post-16 performing arts free school. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Trust Business Manager to play a key role in shaping the next stage of our development.
This central team position will oversee the Trust’s core operational functions, including finance, human resources, and premises. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial processes—budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit compliance—while managing payroll and recruitment in alignment with Trust policies and statutory requirements for a number of schools.
Working in close partnership with Headteachers and Senior Leaders, you will help develop long-term financial strategies, support capital investment projects, and ensure the integrity of financial controls. You will also lead on site development, health and safety compliance, and initiatives that deliver value for money across the Trust.
This is a pivotal role requiring outstanding communication skills, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and operational excellence.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
A certificate or Diploma of School Business Management, or working towards this qualification, or equivalent qualification.
A qualification or relevant experience within Accounting or Business Studies, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Line management experience.
For an informal chat please contact Lisa Hutton Chief Financial Officer on Lisa.Hutton@enhanceacad.org.uk or 01924 971721
Interviews will take place on 19th January 2026
Why join Enhance Academy Trust This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors available for our employees and members of their household 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions can be delivered to local chemists.
Free annual flu jab.
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Safeguarding Statement Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit the school website.
Recruitment Instructions Please direct applicants to apply via Enhance Academy Trust Portal.
Closing date 10 January 2026, 11:55 PM
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Trust Business Manager – Enhance Academy Trust
role at
Kirklees Council
Location(s): Mainly office based within the central team, although time in schools will be necessary.
Organisations: Enhance Academy Trust
Hours: Full Time, All year round
Number of Jobs: 1
Position type: Permanent
Salary: NJC SCP 32-35. £42,839 - £46,142
Advert Wording: Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust
Start date: ASAP
Enhance Academy Trust is a vibrant and growing Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising sixteen primary schools across Wakefield, Kirklees, and Barnsley, alongside a specialist post-16 performing arts free school. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Trust Business Manager to play a key role in shaping the next stage of our development.
This central team position will oversee the Trust’s core operational functions, including finance, human resources, and premises. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial processes—budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit compliance—while managing payroll and recruitment in alignment with Trust policies and statutory requirements for a number of schools.
Working in close partnership with Headteachers and Senior Leaders, you will help develop long-term financial strategies, support capital investment projects, and ensure the integrity of financial controls. You will also lead on site development, health and safety compliance, and initiatives that deliver value for money across the Trust.
This is a pivotal role requiring outstanding communication skills, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and operational excellence.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
A certificate or Diploma of School Business Management, or working towards this qualification, or equivalent qualification.
A qualification or relevant experience within Accounting or Business Studies, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Line management experience.
For an informal chat please contact Lisa Hutton Chief Financial Officer on Lisa.Hutton@enhanceacad.org.uk or 01924 971721
Interviews will take place on 19th January 2026
Why join Enhance Academy Trust This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors available for our employees and members of their household 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions can be delivered to local chemists.
Free annual flu jab.
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Safeguarding Statement Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit the school website.
Recruitment Instructions Please direct applicants to apply via Enhance Academy Trust Portal.
Closing date 10 January 2026, 11:55 PM
#J-18808-Ljbffr