School Business Manager

Desian Education; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking a School Business Manager for a welcoming primary school on the Wirral. This temporary, full-time role focuses on leading financial, operational and administrative functions under the Headteacher and leadership team.

You will manage budgets, procurement, HR support and compliance, working closely with governors and external partners to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and strong financial planning. Immediate impact is expected.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience as a School Business Manager
• Strong knowledge of school finance and budget management
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of school procedures, safeguarding and compliance
• Ability to work with senior leaders, staff, Governors and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial and budgetary processes for the school
• Supporting financial planning, monitoring and reporting
• Overseeing procurement and purchasing
• Managing school administration and operational systems
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Liaising with external suppliers, contractors and agencies
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures
• Assisting premises, health & safety and facilities management
• Providing reports and advice to Headteacher and Governors
• Contributing to strategic and operational management of the school
• Experience as a School Business Manager within a school setting

Skills

School finance

Budget management

Organisation

Compliance & safeguarding

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Job description

We are currently seeking a School Business Manager to join a welcoming and supportive primary school on the Wirral on a temporary, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school-based professional to provide effective financial, operational and administrative leadership and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The Role As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing key business and operational functions within the school, working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school's financial and budgetary processes
• Supporting financial planning, monitoring and reporting
• Overseeing procurement and purchasing
• Managing school administration and operational systems
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Liaising with external suppliers, contractors and agencies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant school policies and procedures
• Supporting premises, health & safety and facilities management
• Providing accurate reports and advice to the Headteacher and Governors
• Contributing to the effective strategic and operational management of the school
• The successful candidate must have experience working as a School Business Manager within a school setting.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Recent and relevant experience as a School Business Manager
• Strong knowledge of school finance and budget management
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• A good understanding of school procedures, compliance and safeguarding
• The ability to work confidently with senior leaders, staff, Governors and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• A professional, proactive and flexible approach
• A full-time temporary position within a supportive primary school
• An opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Competitive salary/rate of pay, dependent on experience
• A professional and supportive working environment
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you are an experienced School Business Manager with recent school-based experience and are available for a temporary full-time opportunity on the Wirral, we would love to hear from you.