School Business Manager

4 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Are you looking for a challenging business management role in an education setting? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Business Manager to join our school team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the strategic and financial management of the school, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources to support their educational goals.

  • Overall management of all aspects of the school's finances, providing detailed reports to relevant stakeholders and advising on all implications of decisions.
  • Prepare budget forecasts and pupil number trends for the annual budget setting process.
  • Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the agreed budget to actively monitor and control performance and to achieve value for money.
  • Manage the operation of all school bank accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and school policies.
  • Using the school IT systems for maintaining information relating to finance, trips, online payments and communicating with families.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the strategic direction of the school.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities, suppliers, and contractors.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience of working in an educational environment, ideally within primary schools.
  • A good working knowledge of Lancashire school systems.
  • Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation.
  • Experience of managing budgets and finance.
  • Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation.
  • Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff.
  • Ability to lead and manage change.
  • A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of young people.
  • Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable.


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