School Business Manager

Forrest Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager in Bolton. This full-time position involves ensuring day-to-day office functions run smoothly, assisting the Head Teacher in implementing policies, and managing HR duties. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a School Business Manager, excellent communication skills, and confident Microsoft package usage. This is a potential permanent opportunity with a salary range of £35k - £40k, including term time plus two weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a School Business Manager.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of school office functions.
• Assist Head Teacher in implementing school policies.
• Process invoices and support month-end finance procedures.
• Support budget preparation and monitoring throughout the year.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage contract work.
• Line manage support staff effectively.
• Handle HR duties including recruitment and onboarding.
• Supervise maintenance of school site and health and safety training.
• Act as Data Protection Officer.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident in using Microsoft Packages

Previous experience as a School Business Manager

Enhanced DBS

Job description

School Business Manager – Bolton – £35k - £40k Full time (or term time + 2 weeks)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to support this local school and office. Potential permanent opportunity available.

Key duties will include:

• Ensuring day to day functions of the school office run smoothly
• Assisting the Head Teacher in the implementation of school policies and procedures
• Processing invoices & assisting with month end finance procedures
• Supporting budget preparation and monitoring budget throughout the year
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors, ordering supplies and booking contract work
• Line managing support staff
• Supporting with HR duties - including recruitment, appraisals and onboarding new starters
• Supervising the maintenance of the school site and arranging health and safety training for staff
• Acting as the school Data Protection Officer

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in using Microsoft Packages
• Previous experience as a School Business Manager is essential
• You will have an enhanced DBS

For further information about this opportunity please call Amanda at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more