Area Business Support Manager, Secondary School Base, 492.44 - WEL09148. Job in Bathgate Educat[...]

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council seeks a lead officer for business support functions in education. The role involves managing information systems for financial and resource management, requiring senior-level experience in financial management or HR within an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior level in financial management or HR.
• Experience in budget management and business support in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead officer for business support functions within secondary and primary/ASN schools.
• Establish and maintain management information systems for financial and resource management.

Skills

Financial Management

Human Resources

Budget Management

Education

SCQF Level 7 in a business-related subject

Degree or professional qualification in finance or human resources

Job description

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to making significant changes in how we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment needed for staff to excel and develop their abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, and we continually strive for excellence in our service delivery and improvements.

The post-holder will be the lead officer for business support functions within the secondary school and allocated primary/ASN schools, responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing management information systems to support financial, staffing, and resource management.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate previous experience operating at a senior level, with involvement in financial management or human resources within an education setting. Experience in budget management, monitoring, and business support in a school environment is essential.

The candidate must be educated to SCQF Level 7 in a business-related subject. A degree or professional qualification in finance or human resources is highly desirable, along with experience of leading or working within a team in an education environment.

This position is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer of employment is made by West Lothian Council.

For further information, please contact Donna Adam, Strategic Resource Manager, via email at donna.adam@.