Service Business Manager Location: Mansfield Salary: £57,500 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced leader who thrives on creating smooth, efficient and purpose driven services? Do you want to play a key role in shaping an environment where children and young adults can achieve their full potential? This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a unique and creative educational setting. This organisation supports children and young people aged 719 who may be lost to learning or hard to place, providing personalised pathways and alternative education solutions for those who struggle in mainstream settings. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Service Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves leading, managing and developing a range of support service teams, including: Finance Administration HR Facilities & Site Maintenance ICT Health & Safety You will ensure that all support functions operate efficiently, economically and in line with organisational aims. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, including responsibility for managing delegated budgets, resources and continuous improvement across all service areas. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple support service teams, ensuring high performance and clear direction Oversee financial management, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring and variance reporting Ensure administrative systems are efficient, compliant and forward?thinking Work closely with MIS and ICT teams to ensure technology is fit for purpose Oversee local HR processes, including safer recruitment and compliance with legislation Manage facilities, site maintenance and outsourced contracts to ensure safety, security and value for money Act as Health & Safety Coordinator and Fire Officer, ensuring robust policies, risk assessments and monitoring systems Contribute to strategic planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team Participate in senior on?call cover Knowledge, Skills & Experience We are looking for someone with: Experience leading multiple teams across several functions, preferably within an Education setting? Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation and monitoring Excellent communication and relationship?building abilities Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, regulatory frameworks and safer recruitment The ability to assess situations, solve problems and make autonomous decisions Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A relevant management or professional qualification (desirable) The role involves some lone working, travel, physical tasks and requires the ability to drive. You will also be part of the senior on?call rota for emergencies. If you are a confident, solutions?focused leader who can bring structure, vision and operational excellence to a dynamic educational environment, we would love to hear from you.