School Business Manager

Silver Planet Group; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school in Marlow seeks a dedicated School Business Manager to provide strategic support to the Headteacher and leadership team. This role encompasses financial management, human resources, and estates management, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving efficiency through data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and HR, along with experience in a school environment. This permanent position offers a supportive atmosphere with the flexibility to work from home during school holidays, making it an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and administration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in finance and HR management.
• Strong organisational and IT skills to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting procedures, payroll services, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with SFVS and provide management accounts.

Skills

Finance Management

Human Resources Management

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in a school environment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Marlow.

As a School Business Manager, you'll provide strategic support to the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and Governing Body. Your focus will span across financial management, human resources, and estates management.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a school and a proven track record in Finance and HR. They will be driven, determined and solutions focused.

This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday 8am - 3:30pm (with some flexibility for the right candidate) with the option to work from home during school holidays.

Salary is £32,192 - £43,759 depending on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee all accounting procedures, including ordering, payments, bank operations, asset registers, and invoice preparation.
2. Manage payroll services, annual budgets, and in-year forecasting.
3. Ensure compliance with SFVS (Schools Financial Value Standard).
4. Provide detailed management accounts to the Headteacher and governors.
5. Negotiate contracts to ensure best value and manage grants, donations, and investment strategies.
6. Use financial data and benchmarking tools to drive greater efficiency.
7. Manage employment clearances (references, medical checks, child protection).
8. Maintain the Single Central Register and confidential staff records.
9. Oversee contracts, staff recruitment administration, and Workforce Census submissions.
10. Address general HR queries and support the SLT with staff concerns.
11. Monitor service contracts (e.g., security, heating, maintenance).
12. Manage the letting of school premises and tendering for site development projects.
13. Oversee ICT equipment, including software and support.
14. Secure grants for facilities development and advise on insurance needs.
15. Assist with compliance on Health and Safety legislation.

Skills/Experience

1. A proven track record in finance and HR management.
2. Strong organisational and IT skills to manage a varied workload efficiently.
3. Previous experience in a school environment (essential).
4. A proactive, flexible mindset aligned with the school's values: Respect, Happiness, and Ambition.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.