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Are you looking for a new interim business management role in an education setting in the Chorley area?Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school?Are you available on short notice? If so, we would love to hear from you!Hays Education are supporting a primary school in Chorley seek a motivated and experienced School Business Manager to join their team on a temporary basis for approximately three months. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the operational and financial management of the school, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources to support their educational goals. You will be responsible for supporting all areas of finance, human resources, facilities and on-site health and safety.This is an exciting term-time only role, working on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. This is a temporary role for approximately 3 months, requiring a start after half-term.
- Overall management of all aspects of the school's finances.
- 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.
- Working closely to support the needs of pupils and parents on a daily basis with the support of the admin team.
What you need to succeed
- Experience of working in an educational environment, ideally within primary schools.
- 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
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this school business management role within Chorley, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Our school is looking to interview imminently, so don't delay your application!If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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