School Business Manager

2 months ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

Job Description: School Business Manager

Position: School Business Manager
Salary: circa. £40,221
Hours: All year round, full-time, Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, 37 hours per week
Location: Middlesbrough (occasional travel to other academies, own transport beneficial)

Overview:

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for education? Our client is seeking a School Business Manager to oversee the operational and strategic business functions across multiple academies within their Trust. If you are proactive and ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive excellence across their academies

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a key member of the Trust Business Leadership Team, supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Oversee central Trust functions to support operational efficiency across academies.
Ensure compliance with national regulations and academy protocols.
Develop and mentor office managers, administrators, premises staff, and apprentices.
Act as the financial approver for the Trust, adhering to the Financial Handbook and Scheme of Delegation.
Support Head Teachers in budget formulation and management aligned with improvement plans.
Maintain robust financial procedures and timely management of accounts.
Facilitate governance and compliance audits, ensuring operational practices meet quality standards.
Manage facilities operations.
Oversee procurement processes including tenders and contracts.
Prepare and present reports for SLT and Trust Committee meetings.
Research and secure funding opportunities in collaboration with senior leadership.
Uphold and promote Trust values internally and externally.
Ensure day-to-day duties align with Trust ethos and service level agreements.
Champion continuous improvement and optimise systems and processes.
Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and other relevant policies.
Foster equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
Contribute to the overall ethos and goals of the Trust.
Build constructive relationships with external agencies and professionals.
Participate in relevant meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Respond flexibly to emergency situations, potentially working outside standard hours.
Undertake additional training as required.Qualifications:

Relevant formal qualification (e.g., in accountancy, business or management) - Essential
Good standard of education, including English and Maths
School Business Management qualification - DesirableExperience:

Experience in an education setting
Track record working with school governors or boards
Experience in capacity building and change management
Financial management and budgetary experience
Stakeholder management experience
Experience with senior leaders in a high-profile organisation
Human Resource Management experience - Desirable
Experience with MIS and finance systems (e.g., SIMS, IRIS) - Desirable
Experience in premises management and procurement - DesirableKnowledge and Skills:

Operational management skills
Strategic leadership and policy formulation skills
Financial management and budget planning skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
Understanding of school frameworks and funding
Effective IT skills
Presentation of complex financial data
Risk identification and management
Project management skills - Essential
Effective communication across diverse audiences
Knowledge of Health & Safety and GDPRQualities:

Inspirational leader and motivator
Strong communicator and influencer
Integrity, professionalism, and energy
Resilience and determination
Positive, can-do attitude
Resourceful and creative problem solver
Commitment to teamwork and flexibility
Commitment to equality and quality of opportunity
Strategic thinker with a drive for performance improvement
Ability to prioritise and balance short-term demands with long-term goalsSafer Recruitment Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.

If you are ready to make a significant impact within our client's organisation, apply today and help drive excellence across their academies.

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