Lead School Business Manager – Primary (Term Time + INSET)

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Primary School in Nelson, Lancashire, is seeking an organised, proactive School Business Manager to join our office team. You will oversee finance, HR, administration, premises, and health and safety, working closely with the headteacher, governors and Lancashire County Council.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, reliability, and adaptability to support pupils and staff. We operate in a supportive environment with safeguarding and equality commitments.

Qualifications

• SBM qualification or equivalent or willingness to complete
• GCSE Maths and English Language required
• Experience in finance, HR, and admin functions in a school setting would be advantageous
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and DBS processes would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, HR, administration, premises, health and safety
• Provide professional support to ensure resources and business functions are efficiently managed
• Work closely with headteacher, office staff, governors and local authority

Skills

Finance

HR/Administration

Health & Safety

Compliance

Single Central Record

Communication

Education

SBM qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English Language

Tools

SIMS

Oracle HR

Job description

Bradley Primary School in Nelson, Lancashire, is seeking an organised, proactive School Business Manager to join our office team. You will oversee finance, HR, administration, premises, and health and safety, working closely with the headteacher, governors and Lancashire County Council.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, reliability, and adaptability to support pupils and staff. We operate in a supportive environment with safeguarding and equality commitments.