School Business & Operations Manager

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time + 4 weeks

Permanent position

Job summary

Veritas Education is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming and ambitious primary school on the Fylde Coast in recruiting for the School Office Manager role. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, you will lead the school's business functions to ensure financial, administrative and operational efficiency.

The role covers financial planning, HR administration, procurement, health and safety, facilities, and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and flexible, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and monitoring.
• HR administration and personnel management.
• Procurement, contracts and supplier management.
• Health & Safety and statutory compliance.
• Premises and facilities management.
• Administration systems and operational procedures.
• Support the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning and business development.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

School Business Management or finance qualification

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Veritas Education is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming and ambitious primary school on the Fylde Coast in recruiting for the School Office Manager role. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, you will lead the school's business functions to ensure financial, administrative and operational efficiency.

The role covers financial planning, HR administration, procurement, health and safety, facilities, and systems.