Business and Operations Manager

 Are you thinking about how you can make best use of your exceptional operational skills in a creative and dynamic environment?

Are you keen to support the work of the Church of England in education?

Derby’s Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) has a very exciting senior role in its forward-looking team. Through the Director and officer team, the DBE works to support schools and the church to enable the delivery of distinctive and excellent church school education; all within the context of the ever-changing educational landscape and the diocesan mission to young people.

We are looking for a Business & Operations Manager to lead the business and operational functions of Derby DBE and facilitate the team’s work to support schools and parishes, meeting the Board’s charitable and strategic aims.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates of global majority heritage as they are currently under-represented in Derby DBE.

This is a full-time post at a senior level although part-time working would be considered for an exceptional candidate. Office hours are 08:30 - 16:30. However, flexibility is needed as occasional evening working will be required. A Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy is operated.

Salary: £37,500 - £42,500 negotiable depending upon experience

Pension: The Diocese offers a non-contributory 9.5% Defined Contributions Scheme

Life Assurance: 2 x annual salary payable for death in service, subject to pension enrolment in the Church Workers Pension Fund

Annual leave: 30 days per annum (including 5 set concessionary days) plus bank holidays

Probationary period: 6 months

Free car parking: Anyone using Church House to work can park in the cathedral car park (St Michael’s Lane). This is not a contractual benefit.

Eye tests: Due to the extensive usage of Display Screen Equipment, the DBE will pay for an eye test, up to the value of £30, every 2 years.

Employee Assistance Programme: A confidential employee benefit designed to help with personal and professional problems that could affect home or work life, health and general wellbeing.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The successful applicant will need to provide proof of right to work in the UK before taking up post.

For an informal conversation about the post you can talk to Liz Seymour, Acting Diocesan Director of Education. Please contact by email initially to arrange a telephone call: liz.seymour@derby.anglican.org

Applications should be made using the DBE application form and a covering letter. CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

Derby DBE is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and not subject to discrimination. We will do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity.

Derby DBE Data Privacy Notice can be viewed HERE.

Closing Date: 16:30, Friday 20 March 2026

Potential Interview Date: Friday 27 March 2026