Closing date:24 April 2025 The Business Manager of the Virtual School in Hull has a key strategic role in providing oversight of our data platforms, ensuring colleagues and partners receive accurate information. Hull has more than 650 children looked after, including over 150 in the post 16 cohort. The team track and monitor the progress and attainment of all these children continually supporting social workers, schools, and other education settings. It is therefore essential that systems within the Virtual School operate smoothly and efficiently. This allows our frontline staff to focus on engaging with the education of our children and young people. The Virtual School is a vibrant and well-resourced team which includes a Deputy Headteacher and three Phase Leaders. The Virtual School also provides advice and information for all Children with a Social Worker as well as those previously looked after and those in Kinship Care arrangements. There are excellent working relationships with the Social Care teams as well as with other stakeholders around the young person. The ideal candidate will be: Qualified to Degree level, ideally in finance, administration or business or significant relevant experience. Able to manage and deliver change programmes and apply effective project management skills to improve practice. Able to lead and manage a team of administrators. Knowledgeable and experienced in data analysis, particularly pertaining to educational outcomes. Confident in delivering training to teachers, social workers and Virtual School staff. Adept at written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders effectively. In addition, you will need: A relentless approach to getting the systems right. A passion to improve the lives of children through achieving positive outcomes. An ability to suggest and implement creative solutions. Experience of working collaboratively with partners to support the delivery of great services. For an informal discussion please contact David Williamson by e-mail at David.williamson@hullcc.gov.uk. We look forward to receiving your application. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Thursday 24th April 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st May 2025. A laptop and mobile will be supplied for your role. You will benefit from a generous annual leave allowance (which increases with service) and local government salary related pension. Hull City Council 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 want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's Barred List checks will be required for this role. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.  Benefits of working for Hull City Council– Working for hull city council Why Hull is a great place to live and work– Working for hull city council How to apply for our jobs - Working for hull city council ]]>