Impactful School Business Manager - Primary (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Trial

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a welcoming primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in hiring a School Business Manager on a full-time, temporary basis. The role involves overseeing financial management, school operations, HR support and compliance, with working hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

You’ll join a proactive leadership team, contributing to efficient school administration and a positive learning environment. A paid trial day is included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and organisational skills.
• Understanding of school operations, HR processes and compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets, expenditure, financial records and reporting.
• Ensuring smooth school administration and operations.
• Providing HR support including staff records, payroll processes, recruitment and HR administration.
• Supporting premises, health and safety, facilities management and statutory requirements.
• Managing procurement, contracts and external service providers.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to improve efficiency and school outcomes.

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a welcoming primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in hiring a School Business Manager on a full-time, temporary basis. The role involves overseeing financial management, school operations, HR support and compliance, with working hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

You’ll join a proactive leadership team, contributing to efficient school administration and a positive learning environment. A paid trial day is included.