Dynamic School Business Manager - Lancaster (Temp, Full-Time)

Marchant Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid trial

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for a full-time temporary position. The role focuses on keeping school operations running smoothly and supporting the leadership team to ensure pupils and staff thrive.

The post involves financial management, HR support, premises compliance, procurement, and strong leadership collaboration, with a daytime schedule and a paid trial day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager, preferably within a primary school.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and organisational skills.
• A good understanding of school operations, HR processes, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, expenditure, financial records, and reporting.
• School Administration: Ensuring business and administrative operations run efficiently.
• HR Support: Assisting with staff records, payroll processes, recruitment, and HR administration.
• Premises & Compliance: Supporting health and safety, facilities management, and statutory requirements.
• Procurement & Contracts: Managing suppliers, purchasing, and external service providers.
• Leadership Support: Working alongside senior leaders to improve efficiency and support the school's ongoing success.

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for a full-time temporary position. The role focuses on keeping school operations running smoothly and supporting the leadership team to ensure pupils and staff thrive.

The post involves financial management, HR support, premises compliance, procurement, and strong leadership collaboration, with a daytime schedule and a paid trial day.