School Business Manager - School In Leominster, Herefordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster school seeks a proactive School Business Manager to oversee operations, finances, procurement, and compliance. This permanent, full-time role supports a thriving educational environment with defined hours and a 35-hour week.

As the backbone of the school's operations, you will manage budgets, supplier contracts, and data records, collaborating with senior leadership to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven background in school business management, operations, finance, or senior administration.
• Confidence in managing budgets, financial tracking, and resource prioritization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple competing demands in a fast-paced setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day business, administrative, and support operations of the school.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, supplier contracts, and purchasing processes.
• Support premises management, health and safety protocols, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain robust administrative processes and accurate data records.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to streamline processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Ensure school-wide policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Resource prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Initiative & problem solving

Job description

Location: Leominster

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00 (35 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and dynamic School Business Manager to join a thriving secondary school in Leominster.

In this crucial role, you will be the backbone of our operational and administrative functions, ensuring that the school runs seamlessly. If you have a strong background in school operations, finance, or business administration and want to make a tangible impact on student learning environments by managing resources and budgets effectively, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day business, administrative, and support operations of the school.

• Financial Management: Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

• Procurement & Contracts: Coordinate vendor relationships, supplier contracts, and purchasing processes.

• Compliance & Premises: Support premises management, health and safety protocols, and statutory compliance.

• Systems & Records: Maintain robust administrative processes and accurate data records.

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership to streamline processes and boost operational efficiency.

• Policy Implementation: Ensure school-wide policies and procedures are consistently followed.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven background in school business management, operations, finance, or senior administration.

• Confidence in managing budgets, financial tracking, and resource prioritization.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple competing demands in a fast-paced setting.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.

• A self-starter who takes initiative and drives continuous improvement.