School Business & Admin Lead - Budget, Data & HR

Rotherwood Education; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood Education in Burnley is recruiting a School Business Support Officer on a full-time, permanent basis with ASAP start. You will oversee finance, admin systems, procurement, HR processes and data reporting to support leadership.

The role requires experience in an office environment, stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring and strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, Publisher and Teams, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including Headteachers, school staff, parents, governors, school finance offices and children.
• Experience of financial responsibilities, including managing and monitoring budgets, processing invoices, procurement, accounting for cash and preparing accounts.
• Experience maintaining computerised records.
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Publisher and Teams.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all business and financial management transactions relating to school resources and prepare reports for the Headteacher as required.
• Manage the school's administrative function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring administrative systems and procedures.
• Manage a small team of support staff, including actioning appraisals and recruitment and selection, where applicable.
• Assist the Headteacher and Governing Body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school, including lettings, where applicable.
• Arrange the provision, analysis and evaluation of data, detailed reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and outside agencies.
• Manage the administration of human resources processes.
• Assist in the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance.
• Support the implementation of the school's health and safety policies as directed.
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts, including the School Fund.

Job description

Rotherwood Education in Burnley is recruiting a School Business Support Officer on a full-time, permanent basis with ASAP start. You will oversee finance, admin systems, procurement, HR processes and data reporting to support leadership.

The role requires experience in an office environment, stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring and strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, Publisher and Teams, with a commitment to safeguarding children.