Impactful School Business Manager - Wirral (Temp, FT)

Desian Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive team

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking a School Business Manager for a temporary, full-time position on the Wirral. The role focuses on financial, operational and administrative leadership to ensure day‑to‑day school running.

As part of the leadership team, you will oversee budgeting, procurement, HR processes and compliance, while partnering with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience as a School Business Manager in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of school finance and budget management.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• understanding of safeguarding and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school's financial and budgetary processes.
• Support financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing.
• Manage school administration and operational systems.
• Support HR and staffing processes.
• Liaise with external suppliers, contractors and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Support premises, health & safety and facilities management.
• Provide reports and advice to Headteacher and Governors.
• Contribute to strategic and operational management.

Skills

School Business Manager experience

Budget management

Procurement

HR & staffing

Stakeholder liaison

Reporting

Job description

Desian Education is seeking a School Business Manager for a temporary, full-time position on the Wirral. The role focuses on financial, operational and administrative leadership to ensure day‑to‑day school running.

As part of the leadership team, you will oversee budgeting, procurement, HR processes and compliance, while partnering with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning and reporting.