Business Manager

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Business Manager for Messingham Primary School in Scunthorpe. The successful candidate will lead the school office, requiring strong skills in financial and human resources management. Candidates should be well-organised with the ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and establish good team relationships. The position offers a community-focused environment with numerous benefits, including staff discounts and access to pensions. Applications close on November 7th, 2025.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management and human resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Experience in a school setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office to support school operations.
• Establish good relationships and work as part of a team.
• Line-manage office caretaking and cleaning staff.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Microsoft Outlook

QuickBooks

Lawson

Banking

Business Management

Conflict Management

Strategic Planning

Leadership Experience

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

Messingham Primary School is seeking a highly organised flexible and professional Business Manager to lead the Office at our fantastic school.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding skill set and a proven track record in financial management, human resources management, administration and premises management ideally in a school setting.

Requirements

• Well‑organised, calm and can meet deadlines.
• Can prioritise and work independently.
• Able to cope with the busy and varied role of a School Business Manager in a primary school.
• Can establish and maintain good relationships and work well as part of the team.
• Willing to support general admin in our school office.
• Willing to line‑manage office caretaking and cleaning staff.
• High standards of professional conduct and personal integrity.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a community‑focused and values‑based school.
• Positive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to make a difference at an exciting time of change for our organisation.

Additional Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Annual leave
• Access to pensions
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free car parking
• Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Key Skills

Business Development, Sales Experience, Management Experience, Microsoft Outlook, QuickBooks, Lawson, Banking, Business Management, Conflict Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Experience, negotiation.

Documents

Required Experience: Manager.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure check prior to employment.

Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th November 2025

To arrange a visit please contact the school office by email on or by telephoning: .