School Business Manager

Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Greater Manchester invites applications for the 0.6FTE School Business Manager in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. This pivotal role supports the effective day-to-day management of academic staff and resources across a dynamic, multi-disciplinary School.

The postholder will coordinate staff records, workload allocation and workforce planning, liaise with HR, Finance, IS&T, Academic Administration and Student Recruitment, and prepare papers for the Attendance Board

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Experience providing operational support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of systems, processes and governance.
• Experience managing budgets in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff records, workload allocation and workforce planning.
• Coordinate purchasing activity in line with budgets.
• Prepare and coordinate papers and reports for the Attendance Board and governance activities.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, IS&T, Academic Administration and Student Recruitment and Admissions.

Skills

Staff records management

Workload allocation

Budget management

Governance understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Honours degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

HR systems

Finance systems

Job description

Applications are invited for the role of 0.6FTE School Business Manager within the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, a pivotal position supporting the effective day-to-day management of academic staff and resources across this dynamic and multi-disciplinary School.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing key operational activities including staff records, workload allocation and workforce planning. Acting as a central point of liaison with University professional services – including HR, Finance, IS&T, Academic Administration, and Student Recruitment and Admissions – theBusinessManagerwill ensure that school-level processes and structures operate efficiently and in line with institutional requirements.

The role will also involve coordinating purchasing activity in accordance with agreed budgets and working closely with School academic leads to support operational planning and delivery of strategic priorities. The postholder will be responsible for preparing and coordinating papers and reports for the monthly Attendance Board meetings and supporting other compliance-related activities.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of an Honours degree or equivalent professional experience, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable. You will have proven experience of providing operational support in a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of systems, processes and governance. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential, as is experience of managing budgets in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly organised professional to play a key role in supporting the delivery and ongoing success of the School of Arts and Creative Technologie s.

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity