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Venn Group are supporting a London based Primary School with the recruitment of a School Business Manager on a 7 Month Interim Contract.
Annual salary: £46,000 equivilant (on a day rate)
Working hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Location: West London, Onsite 4 days per week with 1 day WFH
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative, financial, and premises functions of the school.
This role ensures the effective operation of school administration, supports financial planning and management, and works closely with the Premises Officer/Manager to maintain the school’s facilities and infrastructure.
Job Profile:
- Manage the school’s administrative functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Organise and maintain school records and databases, including student enrolment, attendance, and staff personnel records
- Prepare reports and documentation for senior leadership when requested
- Ensure effective communication channels between staff, parents, and external stakeholders
- Monitor and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with school policies and regulations
- Manage the school’s accounting system, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and accounts receivable
- Work closely with the Premises Officer/Manager to oversee the effective management of the school’s facilities and grounds
- Ensure compliance with school policies, especially those related to data protection (GDPR), finance, premises, and health & safety
The successful candidate MUST have:
- Proven experience in a senior finance administrative/ business management role within an early years educational setting
- Experience in financial management, strong skills in accounting and reporting
- Experience with school MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor) and finance software (e.g., Access Finance and Access Budgets)
- Experience in line management and supervising a team
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on the opportunity.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
