School Business Manager

Knowsley Libraries; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St Brigid's Catholic School is seeking a proactive School Business Manager Level 4 to join our busy office. You will oversee financial and HR management, data handling, and compliance, supporting teaching and learning.

Experience with Arbor MIS/Arbor Finance is essential, along with strong communication, organisational skills, and a proactive, can-do approach to school operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing school finances and resources.
• Strong data management and ICT skills.
• Excellent communication with staff, parents, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and human resources management.
• Manage resources and facilities to support teaching and learning.
• Maintain data records and reporting.
• Market and promote the school; pursue funding bids.
• Coordinate with nursery and office staff.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Data management

ICT literacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Arbor MIS/Arbor Finance

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
• Closing Date: 25/09/2026 at 17:00
• Reference: SVP 0897

School Business Manager- Level 4

Level 4- Pay Band K / SCP 29-31

36 hours per week / 46 weeks per year

To commence as soon as possible on a permanent contract

The Governors of St Brigid's are looking to appoint a highly motivated School Business Manager with strong organisational skills to join the school’s busy office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant experience in managing finance, with a knowledge of the Arbor MIS/Arbor Finance. This is a varied role with a broad range of responsibilities. We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, committed to our vision and passionate to support the future growth of our Catholic school.

As School Business Manager:

You will have proven experience working within a school environment and the ability to manage the provision of key support areas of the school to support teaching and learning including:

• Financial and human resources management
• Resources and facilities management
• Data management
• Marketing and promoting the school
• Income generation and bids for funding
• Have a very positive 'can do' approach to all aspects of work
• Have outstanding communication skills both in person and in all aspects of telephone, written and electronic communication
• Being highly organised with relevant experience
• Being a first point of contact for parents/carers and visitors in our nursery setting
• Working alongside our nursery team to support day to day communication and running of the nursery

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, can use a wide range of technology, and have good ICT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office.

St Brigid's is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 25September 2026

Interviews: week beginning 28September 2026 (date and time to be confirmed)