School Business Manager Job Blackpool Up to £60K Nov 2025

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic School Business Manager in Blackpool to manage the school's financial operations and strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in school budget management and commitment to safeguarding children. This fixed-term role offers a salary of up to £60,000, with a start date of November 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a school budget.
• Proven senior experience in business management, finance, or administration.
• Excellent financial and analytical abilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and statutory reporting.
• Lead the planning and development of the school's annual budget.
• Provide financial advice and forecasts to the leadership team.
• Manage procurement processes for value for money.

Skills

Financial operations oversight

Strategic planning

Leadership and management

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional qualification in School Business Management or Finance

Job description

Strategic School Business Manager | Blackpool | Fixed-Term Contract | Up to £60,000 FTE | Essential School Budget Experience | Start November 2025

Are you a highly experienced and strategic business professional with a proven track record in school budget management? A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Blackpool for a dedicated School Business Manager (SBM) to join a dynamic team on a fixed-term contract.

We are seeking an individual who can provide exceptional leadership and management for all non-teaching aspects of the school, ensuring efficient, compliant, and strategic use of resources. This role is central to the school's continued success and will report directly to the Headteacher and Governors.

Key Responsibilities

The successful SBM will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school's core business functions, with a critical focus on finance.

Financial Leadership:

• Overseeing all financial operations, including statutory reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Leading the planning, development, and control of the school's annual budget (essential experience).
• Providing accurate and timely financial advice, monitoring, and forecasts to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• Identifying and securing new funding streams and maximising income generation activities (e.g., lettings, grants).

Strategic Management:

• Working as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to contribute to the overall strategic direction and achievement of the School Development Plan.
• Managing procurement processes to ensure value for money across all school resources.

Operations & Resources:

• Managing HR, Administration, and site/facilities functions.
• Ensuring the school is compliant with all Health & Safety, GDPR, and statutory regulations.
• Line management and development of the support staff team.

Essential Requirements

• Significant, demonstrable experience in managing a school budget (setting, forecasting, and reporting).
• Proven senior experience in business management, finance, or administration, preferably within an educational setting.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• A relevant professional qualification in School Business Management, Finance, or equivalent.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Offer

• Salary: Up to £60,000 (Full-Time Equivalent), dependent on experience.
• Location: Blackpool, Lancashire.
• Contract: Fixed-Term (6 months initially).
• Start Date: November 2025.

Join us and play a pivotal role in ensuring our resources directly support the best educational outcomes for our pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.