Interim School Business Manager

Panoramic Associates Limted; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Interim School Business Manager for a 6-month contract starting in August 2025. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance strategic direction and manage day-to-day operations. Applicants should have a proven track record in senior operations within schools and strong people management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a senior operations or business role within a school.
• Effective people management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and best practices in schools.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the school.
• Work closely with the Headteacher to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Oversee finance, HR, operations, health & safety, and marketing.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

Interim School Business Manager
Cheshire
August 2025 start for 6 months

We’re looking for an experienced Business Manager to join a secondary school based in Cheshire. They require someone to join them in August 2025 for a 6-month contract, paid on a competitive daily rate.

This school has an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and day-to-day operations. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure their resources and systems enable outstanding teaching and learning.

You will be involved with:
– Finance
– HR
– Operations
– Health & Safety
– Marketing & Comms
– Data, Exams & ICT

Experience Required:
– Proven leadership in a senior operations or business role within a school
– Effective people management skills across multidisciplinary teams
– Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and best practices in schools

If you want to explore this opportunity further, please get in touch with Abbey from Panoramic Associates on 07488889683.

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