Bursar

Victoria Road Primary School; Northwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Road Primary School in Northwich is seeking a dedicated Bursar to lead the school’s financial affairs and administrative operations. You will manage the budget, payroll, procurement and contracts, and supervise the office team to ensure efficient day-to-day running.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial management, excellent organisational and communication abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Experience turning policy into effective practice.
• Proven track record in managing busy administration offices.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's budget, financial planning and reporting.
• Manage payroll, procurement and contracts.
• Supervise administrative staff and maintain efficient office systems.

Skills

Strong financial management

Organisational and communication

Finance or business administration

Independence and teamwork

Willingness to undertake training

Education

Business Manager qualification (CSBM/DSBM/ADSBM or MSc)

NVQ Level 4 or degree in management/business

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Are you highly organised, financially astute, and passionate about supporting education? Victoria Road Primary School are seeking a dedicated Bursar to join our team. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the school's budget, financial planning and reporting
• Manage payroll, procurement and contracts
• Supervise administrative staff and maintain efficient office systems

We are a friendly, inclusive school and were judged to be a good school by Ofsted (May 2024). We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong financial management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Experience in finance or business administration (school experience desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a tea

Qualifications and trainingThe successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of relevant successful track record in a role combining high level admin and interpersonal skills
• Be willing to undertake further training.
• Proven track record of managing a busy administration office
• Business Manager specific qualification, e.g. CSBM, DSBM, ADSBM or Msc. Business Management
• NVQ Level 4 or degree level management/business qualification

Experience

• Recent years of experience of working in an office environment as a proven strong successful leader.
• Experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.
• A track record of supervising and managing staff.
• Financial Management and budget setting experience.
• Experience of dealing with HR, payroll, and health and safety matters.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of complex financial information systems and making payments
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety, first aid, medical, and fire safety regulations and requirements
• Up-to-date-knowledge of statutory regulations and guidance relating to the post
• Ability to work under pressure, but accurately and with attention to detail
• Understanding of national and regional educational services and how an administrative support service is run

Professional SkillsAbility to:

• Analyse data and plan an appropriate course of action for improvement.
• Review systems to ensure the robust evaluation of performance and actions to secure improvements.
• Deliver excellent organisational, communicating and problem solving skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work proactively both in a team and independently.
• Lead and manage team/s to successfully achieve agreed goals.
• Be an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).
• Communicate effectively to a wide range of different audiences (verbal, written, using ICT as appropriate).
• Support, motivate and inspire both colleagues and pupils by leading through example.
• Deal successfully with situations that may include tackling difficult situations and conflict resolution.
• Work successfully with a range of external agencies.