School Business Manager
10 days ago
Middlesbrough
School Business ManagerLocation: MiddlesbroughContract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 weeksStart date: As soon as possibleSalary: NJC Scale Point 24-27 (£35,412-£38,220 FTE, pro rata)Hays Education is delighted to be supporting a client school in Middlesbrough with the recruitment of an experienced and motivated School Business Manager.This is a key leadership role within the school, working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of finance, HR, estates, health and safety, and administrative operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the school runs efficiently, remains financially sustainable, and continues to provide a safe and well-managed environment for pupils and staff.The role As School Business Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the school's operational and business functions, including: • Financial management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, • Managing payroll, HR processes and staffing matters, • Overseeing premises, estates, contracts and procurement, • Leading on health and safety, risk management and statutory compliance, • Line management of premises, administrative and operational staff, • Supporting strategic planning and organisational development, • A relevant qualification in business management, finance, administration or similar, • Strong experience of budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting, • Experience of managing staff and operational teams, • Sound knowledge of HR, payroll and employment processes, • Experience of premises and health & safety management, • Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, • A permanent role within a supportive and collaborative leadership environment, • Term-time working plus 5 additional weeks, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk