Business Manager

AMA Admin; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting a professional School Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Stockbridge Village (L28) on a permanent basis starting ASAP.

You will oversee the financial, HR, and operational functions to support the leadership team and ensure the best possible environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3/4 Business Manager Qualification.
• Experience managing school finances, budgets, and financial systems.
• Strong IT skills and experience with school management systems (SIMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial management, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Manage HR administration, recruitment, payroll, and personnel processes.
• Oversee school administration, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning.
• Manage contracts, procurement, and relationships with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, and statutory regulations.
• Monitor school income and expenditure while producing financial reports.
• Lead and develop administrative support staff.
• Support premises management and facilities where required.
• Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the school.

Skills

Budgeting

HR administration

Payroll management

Staff leadership

IT literacy

Education

Level 3/4 Business Manager Qualification

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Manager - Stockbridge Village

Milk Education are recruiting for a professional, organised, and proactive School Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Stockbridge Village (L28) on a permanent basis starting ASAP.

You'll be joining a modern, inclusive, and supportive school environment where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's business, financial, and operational functions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the leadership team and helping create the best possible environment for pupils and staff.

What You'll Be Doing in the Role:

• Leading the school's financial management, budgeting, and financial planning
• Managing HR administration, recruitment, payroll, and personnel processes
• Overseeing school administration, compliance, and operational procedures
• Supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning
• Managing contracts, procurement, and relationships with external suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, and statutory regulations
• Monitoring school income and expenditure while producing financial reports
• Leading and developing administrative support staff
• Supporting premises management and facilities where required
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager
• Hold a Level 3/4 Business Manager Qualification
• Experience managing school finances, budgets, and financial systems
• Knowledge of HR processes, payroll, and recruitment within an education setting
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office and school management systems (such as SIMS, Arbor