Experienced School Business Opportunity | Primary School Opportunity | Lancaster

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

Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for your next opportunity? We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, that is looking for a confident, organised, and proactive professional to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis!

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a school where your contribution will make a real difference. If you’re passionate about keeping school operations running smoothly, enjoy taking ownership of your responsibilities, and thrive in a busy educational environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role at a Glance

• Position: School Business Manager

• Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

• Contract: Full-time, temporary

• Working Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm – no split shifts!

• Daily Rate: £200–£250, depending on experience

• Paid Trial: Your trial day will be paid!

What Will You Be Doing?

As School Business Manager, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you’ll help manage the essential business functions that allow staff and pupils to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced School Business Manager who can hit the ground running and confidently manage the demands of a busy school environment.

You'll ideally have:

• 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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Enjoy a competitive daily rate of £200–£250, consistent daytime working hours, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a primary school community — all without split shifts!