Business & Office Manager – School

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting an experienced School Business Manager to join a small specialist school in Worcestershire. You will oversee day-to-day business and administrative functions, working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in school business management, office management or a senior administrative role.
• Excellent financial and budget management experience.
• Experience managing HR processes and supporting recruitment.
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT and data management skills.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Confidence to work closely with senior leaders and governors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead HR administration, recruitment and payroll.
• Ensure health & safety and site compliance.
• Manage school policies, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee data protection and information governance.
• Coordinate procurement, supplier management and value for money.
• Support fundraising and grant applications.
• School administration and office management.
• Support the Headteacher and governing body.
• Line-manage and support administrative staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the smooth running of the school office.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

HR administration

Payroll

Health & safety

Compliance

Data protection

GDPR

Procurement

Leadership

Strategic planning

IT skills

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Office management

Team leadership

Policy development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

HR/payroll systems

Job description

Location: Worcestershire Salary: £41,177 – £44,253 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business & Office Manager to join a small, specialist school in Worcestershire.

This is a key role within the school, overseeing the day-to-day business and administrative functions while working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates effectively and efficiently.

The Role

• Financial management, budgeting and forecasting
• HR administration, recruitment and payroll
• Health & safety and site compliance
• School policies, risk management and statutory compliance
• Data protection and information governance
• Procurement, supplier management and value for money
• Fundraising and grant applications
• School administration and office management
• Supporting the Headteacher and governing body
• Line-managing and supporting administrative staff
• Contributing to strategic planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting the smooth running of the school office

As this is a small school, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant contribution to the school's overall success.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong experience in school business management, office management or a similar senior administrative role, ideally within an education environment.

• Strong financial and budget management experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience managing HR processes and supporting recruitment
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT and data management skills
• An understanding of GDPR and data protection
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• The confidence to work closely with senior leaders and governors

Experience within a school or education setting would be highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• £41,177 – £44,253 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• ASAP start
• Senior role with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Broad and varied role within a small specialist school
• Opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and smooth running of the school

If you are an experienced School Business Manager, Office Manager or Senior Administrator looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you