School Business Manager

Are you looking for a new rewarding and challenging permanent role in an educational setting? Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial aspects of a school? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking a passionate and experienced school business manager to join the team of this warm, welcoming school based in Chorley on a temporary basis. You will support the headteacher and governors in ensuring the smooth and successful running of the school and a positive learning journey for its pupils.You will be responsible for the development and management of financial, administrative and HR functions within the school, including some staff management. You will ideally have a relevant qualification in business management or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to be friendly and approachable and work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies. This is a temporary position and both full-time and part-time applicants can be considered. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to; Manage all aspects of the school budget.

• Undertake all business and finance management transactions.
• Provide full financial analysis on current and future variations in income, expenditure and trends.
• Develop, implement and maintain the school's office and reporting systems.
• Play an active role in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and management for the office and finance staff.
• Provide sound and quality advice to Senior Leaders and the Governing Body regarding regulations, legislation and policies.
• Promote the school's profile and reputation within the local community, supporting the Headteacher with business income generation from marketing the school.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior leadership team of an education business.
• Previous line management experience.
• Experience of working with complex databases, and the use of various financial and administrative packages.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures and policies
• The ability to lead and manage change alongside senior leaders of the school.
• Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable.
• CSBM qualification is desirable.

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