School Business Manager
3 days ago
Blackburn
School Business Manager Company: Spencer Clarke GroupLocation: BlackburnHours: 35 hours per week, term time + 3 weeksSalary: Grade G, SCP 24-28 (£35,412-£39,152) or Grade H 29-33 (£39,862 - £44,075) - Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience Are you an experienced School Business Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity within a school environment? Spencer Clarke Group is delighted to offer you a chance to join one of our schools! Key Responsibilities: • Financial Management Lead on budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring expenditure. Ensure the school operates within budget, delivers value for money, and complies with financial regulations and audit requirements., • HR & Staffing Oversight Manage recruitment processes, contracts, payroll coordination, and staff records. Support the Headteacher in HR matters including absence management, performance, and compliance with employment legislation., • Premises & Facilities Management Oversee the maintenance, security, and development of the school site, ensuring a safe, clean, and fully functional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors., • Health & Safety Compliance Take responsibility for health & safety across the school, including risk assessments, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements., • Proven experience in business, finance, or operations management (experience in a school or education setting is highly desirable)., • Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions., • Understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and statutory compliance requirements within an organisation (schools experience preferred)., • Ability to manage teams, work collaboratively with senior leaders, and communicate effectively with staff, governors, and external stakeholders., • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview