Divisional Business Manger

Salutem Careers

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salutem Care and Education is a leading provider of specialist care, education, and support services in England and Wales. They are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and highly organised Divisional Business Manager for their Education Division. This is a key leadership role that provides strategic, operational, and financial support to the Divisional Director and senior leadership team. The role involves working across a portfolio of specialist education services to drive performance, support operational excellence, and ensure robust financial oversight. The successful candidate will analyze data, influence decision-making, improve processes, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Divisional Director, the role requires close collaboration with Regional Directors, Headteachers, Principals, Business Managers, and central support functions to achieve the division's strategic objectives. Responsibilities include providing financial and operational analysis, supporting business reviews, leading performance monitoring, and contributing to divisional projects. The role also involves direct line management and requires regular travel across education services.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
Strong experience analyzing complex data and producing meaningful management information.
Experience interpreting budgets, financial reports, and profit and loss statements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas and data analysis tools.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across diverse teams.
A high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an education environment.
Experience supporting multi-site operations.
Previous leadership or line management experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Divisional Director to support business reviews, operational performance, and strategic planning.
Monitor occupancy, admissions, and fee income against budget targets.
Provide meaningful financial and operational insights to support informed decision-making.
Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement across the division.
Analyze divisional financial performance, budgets, and key performance indicators.
Support Headteachers, Principals, and Business Managers through monthly finance review meetings.
Produce management information and performance reports for senior leaders.
Work closely with Finance, Business Development, and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Support continuous improvement through effective data analysis and performance monitoring.
Ensure key corporate and divisional communications are effectively shared across the education division.
Build strong working relationships with school leaders, regional teams, and central functions.
Support leaders in developing effective communication processes and practices.
Facilitate collaboration and information sharing across multiple sites.
Coordinate and support divisional projects and strategic initiatives.
Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
Support operational improvements and best practice implementation across services.
Contribute to the development of systems and processes that improve efficiency and performance.
Lead, support, and develop a team of Business Managers across the division.
Set clear objectives and provide ongoing coaching and support.
Take direct management responsibility for Chiron, our online education provision.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.