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* Hours: 27.5-32.5 hours per week, across 5 days, 40 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
* Reference: 8152
* Location: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8PY
* Salary: £28,142 - £33,699 per annum pro rata, Grade 4, Point 9 15
About Us
The Orwell Multi Academy Trust consists of seven diverse primary schools across Suffolk, with a shared vision of ensuring every child has an exceptional education experience.
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and well‑organised Trust Business and Operations Officer to join our central Shared Services Team.
This varied and rewarding role supports the smooth operation of the Trust across a range of business functions, including:
* HR administration
* Finance
* Procurement
* Health and safety monitoring
* General office coordination
You will also act as PA to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer, providing high‑quality administrative support from diary management and correspondence to preparing reports, printing and collating meeting papers, and organising venues and events.
Other key responsibilities include:
* Maintaining trust‑wide systems
* Coordinating key performance indicators
* Ensuring effective communication between our schools and the central team
* Working independently, making sound decisions and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across the trust
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Experience of HR, finance or business administration, ideally in an educational setting
* Strong IT skills and attention to detail, with confidence to learn and maintain new systems
* A proactive, professional and flexible approach, able to work independently and as part of a small, busy team
How To Apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to ___ (contact email).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ellena Skoulding by calling .
Closing date: 1pm, 4 December 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025.
Safeguarding Statement
Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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