School Business Manager

Desian Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive team

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking a School Business Manager for a temporary, full-time position on the Wirral. The role focuses on financial, operational and administrative leadership to ensure day‑to‑day school running.

As part of the leadership team, you will oversee budgeting, procurement, HR processes and compliance, while partnering with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience as a School Business Manager in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of school finance and budget management.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• understanding of safeguarding and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school's financial and budgetary processes.
• Support financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing.
• Manage school administration and operational systems.
• Support HR and staffing processes.
• Liaise with external suppliers, contractors and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Support premises, health & safety and facilities management.
• Provide reports and advice to Headteacher and Governors.
• Contribute to strategic and operational management.

Skills

School Business Manager experience

Budget management

Procurement

HR & staffing

Stakeholder liaison

Reporting

Job description

School Business Manager - Temporary, Full Time

Location: Wirral

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking a School Business Manager to join a welcoming and supportive primary school on the Wirral on a temporary, full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school-based professional to provide effective financial, operational and administrative leadership and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing key business and operational functions within the school, working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school's financial and budgetary processes
• Supporting financial planning, monitoring and reporting
• Overseeing procurement and purchasing
• Managing school administration and operational systems
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Liaising with external suppliers, contractors and agencies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant school policies and procedures
• Supporting premises, health & safety and facilities management
• Providing accurate reports and advice to the Headteacher and Governors
• Contributing to the effective strategic and operational management of the school

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate must have experience working as a School Business Manager within a school setting.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Recent and relevant experience as a School Business Manager
• Strong knowledge of school finance and budget management
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• A good understanding of school procedures, compliance and safeguarding
• The ability to work confidently with senior leaders, staff, Governors and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• A professional, proactive and flexible approach

What We Offer

• A full-time temporary position within a supportive primary school
• An opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Competitive salary/rate of pay, dependent on experience
• A professional and supportive working environment
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you are an experienced School Business Manager with recent school-based experience and are available for a temporary full-time opportunity on the Wirral, we would love to hear from you.