Regional hub business lead

Wells

Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

Posted: 15 June

The role

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Regional Hub Business Lead

Available to start from September 2026

Salary: £51,356 to £54,495 per annum (BWMAT Scale K)

Permanent, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location: Hybrid Working / Regional Hub

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and business management professional to take on a broad, senior role at the heart of our Trust family of schools.

As Regional Hub Business Lead, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of your Hub’s financial and business performance, and its supporting operational delivery model. You will act as the business partner to Headteachers, providing strategic advice to directly affect educational outcomes for pupils.

This is a commercial role with real scope and variety, focused on delivering best value for Hub schools, identifying new income opportunities, and driving cost efficiencies in a challenging funding environment. It is a role for someone who combines financial expertise with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to the Trust’s vision and values.

Your duties will include

Overseeing budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting for all schools in the Hub, including monthly management accounts and reporting to Headteachers

Leading on procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money at Hub and Trust level

Managing and authorising expenditure on behalf of Hub schools in line with role mandates

Supporting recruitment, induction, onboarding, and workforce planning across the Hub

Ensuring compliance with DfE and Trust financial regulations, safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety requirements

Monitoring absence, payroll accuracy, and staff wellbeing initiatives, including payroll reconciliation in line with monthly accounts

Working with the Regional Hub Facilities Lead to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective estates management

Supporting the maintenance of risk registers and mitigation plans across Hub schools

Producing monthly Hub performance reports for Regional Directors and the Executive Team

Acting as a trusted business partner to Headteachers, providing strategic advice and building strong relationships with Trust and external stakeholders

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

A professional finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience

Significant experience in finance and business management across multiple sites

A proven track record of budget setting and monitoring

Experience managing HR processes and compliance

Strong understanding of financial regulations and DfE requirements

Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations

Strong IT skills, including Excel, finance systems, and HR systems

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

A competitive salary of £51,356 to £54,495 per annum on BWMAT Scale K

A broad, senior role spanning a family of schools, with genuine strategic influence and scope

A collaborative, values-driven culture where staff are supported to grow and thrive

A base within the Regional Hub with flexibility in how you manage your time

The opportunity to ensure that excellent business management makes a real and lasting difference to children and communities

Additional health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Key dates

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 June 2026

Shortlisting date: Thursday 18 June 2026

Interview dates: Friday 26 June 2026 - to be held online

This post will commence in September 2026 and is a permanent appointment, subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Safeguarding Statement

Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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