School Business Manager

The Lodge; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodge Farm Primary School in Stevenage is seeking an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager to join our team and support the strategic development and effective operation of the school. The role requires a proven track record in school business management, plus expertise in budgeting, HR processes, health and safety, risk management and premises management.

Strong IT and analytical skills, plus excellent teamwork and communication, are essential to work with governors and senior

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful business management within a school setting.
• Experience of managing school finances, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting to senior leaders and governors.
• Experience of leading HR processes including recruitment and safer recruitment practices.
• Experience of health and safety compliance, risk management and premises-related matters.
• Ability to lead, support and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide strategic advice.
• Confidence to manage competing priorities and deal with complex situations.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, promoting the school's values to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the school's operation and growth.
• Manage school finances, budget setting, monitoring and reporting to governors.
• Oversee HR processes including recruitment and safeguarding.
• Lead health and safety compliance, risk management and premises-related matters.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to prioritise and manage competing priorities.

Skills

School finance management

Budget setting

HR processes

Health and safety

Risk management

Leadership and teamwork

Analytical skills

IT skills

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Financial management software

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Lodge Farm Primary School is on an exciting journey of growth and development, with a clear vision for the future and opportunities to build on our existing strengths. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting the strategic development and effective operation of our school.

• A proven track record of successful business management within a school setting.
• Experience of managing school finances, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting to senior leaders and governors.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, safer recruitment practices, employee relations and personnel management.
• Experience of leading and monitoring health and safety compliance, risk management and premises-related matters.
• The ability to lead, support and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide strategic advice.
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and deal effectively with complex situations.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, promoting the school's values and ethos to pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike.
• A positive and resilient outlook, with a good sense of humour., The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including enhanced DBS checks with Disclosure and Barring Service. We will be carrying out an online search at the point of shortlisting.