Business Support Officer - HR and Finance
Star Academies
Bolton
26,403 to 28,142 per annum (Pro rata 25,039.38 to 26,688.57 per annum)
Permanent
NEW
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
About Eden Boys\' School, Bolton
Eden Boys School, Bolton is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2014 and, as a leading Star school, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in May 2017. We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life, providing a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence relies on our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Who we re looking for
We re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills, possessing extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and an ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have:
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A
- Experience of working in an administrative setting.
- The ability to prioritise conflicting demands and manage effectively under pressure.
- The ability to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the role.
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young persons future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025 at midnight.
- Interview Date: To be confirmed.
- Proposed Start Date: Monday, 1 December 2025.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the \'Apply for job\' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity, and we aim for our workforce to be representative of society so that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and to not discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
