School Business Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dudley; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Induction period

Professional development opportunities

Networking across the Trust

Staff team collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Jesson's Church of England Primary School in Dudley seeks a School Business Manager to oversee finance, HR, premises and administration. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and producing financial reports in collaboration with the Headteacher and Trust CFO.

You will lead on compliance, health and safety, and risk management, supporting governors with strategic planning and driving efficiency and value for money across the school. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required.

Formación

• Experience in school business management or similar
• Ability to oversee finance, HR, premises and administration functions
• Proven track record of financial reporting and budgeting

Responsabilidades

• Oversee finance, HR, premises and administration functions
• Manage budgets and support forecasting
• Assist with financial reporting with Headteacher and Trust CFO
• Lead on compliance, health and safety and risk management
• Support strategic planning with Headteacher and governors
• Drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability and value for money

Conocimientos

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Relevant qualifications

Descripción del empleo

This is a 37-hour, all-year-round School Business Manager post at Jesson's Church of England Primary School, which has over 700 pupils. The role covers finance, HR, premises and administration, including budget management, forecasting and financial reporting. It sits within the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust and works with the Headteacher, governors and Trust CFO on strategic planning. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the school wants someone to start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Oversee finance, HR, premises and administration functions
• Manage budgets and support forecasting
• Assist with financial reporting, working with the Headteacher and Trust CFO
• Lead on compliance, health and safety and risk management
• Support the Headteacher and governors with strategic planning
• Drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability and value for money

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications

Experience

• Proven experience in school business management or a similar role

Skills & knowledge

• Strong financial acumen
• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references and clearances
• Online searches, including public social media profiles, as part of due diligence

Other

• Commitment to education, equity and community impact
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Highly supportive induction period
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Networking and professional development across the Trust
• Membership of a supportive, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team