School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Business Manager for a secondary school in Bolton. This role involves overseeing financial management, HR administration, and compliance to ensure effective school operations. Ideal candidates should have proven experience within education settings, strong financial acumen, and a proactive approach. The position is available ASAP, with the school eager to appoint quickly. The daily pay ranges between £175 and £200, reflecting the vital nature of this role in driving school efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or similar role.
• Strong financial acumen and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident using school MIS systems and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's financial processes including budgeting and reporting.
• Manage HR administration and staff recruitment processes.
• Lead on health and safety and statutory compliance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Education

Experience within education settings

Tools

School MIS systems

Financial software

Job description

Business Manager - Secondary School, Bolton

£175-£200 per day | Start : ASAP

Agency : Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for your next challenge? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established Secondary School in Bolton to appoint a highly skilled and proactive Business Manager to join their senior support team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional who thrives on responsibility and enjoys making a meaningful impact on the daily running of a school. You will play a vital role in leading on finance, HR, premises, health and safety, and compliance, working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the smooth and efficient management of all non-teaching operations.

Please note : Only applicants with previous experience working within a school or education setting will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the school's financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Managing HR administration, staff recruitment processes, and payroll coordination
• Leading on health and safety, risk assessments, and statutory compliance
• Overseeing premises management and liaising with external contractors
• Contributing to school development planning and supporting strategic decision-making
• Line-managing administrative and site staff to ensure high-quality service delivery

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar role within education
• Strong financial acumen and excellent organisational skills
• Confident using school MIS systems and financial software
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, governors, parents, and external partners
• A proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach

This role is to start ASAP, and the school is keen to appoint quickly. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to