School Operations & Finance Lead (Term Time + 2 Weeks)

Forrest Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager in Bolton. This full-time position involves ensuring day-to-day office functions run smoothly, assisting the Head Teacher in implementing policies, and managing HR duties. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a School Business Manager, excellent communication skills, and confident Microsoft package usage. This is a potential permanent opportunity with a salary range of £35k - £40k, including term time plus two weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a School Business Manager.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of school office functions.
• Assist Head Teacher in implementing school policies.
• Process invoices and support month-end finance procedures.
• Support budget preparation and monitoring throughout the year.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage contract work.
• Line manage support staff effectively.
• Handle HR duties including recruitment and onboarding.
• Supervise maintenance of school site and health and safety training.
• Act as Data Protection Officer.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident in using Microsoft Packages

Previous experience as a School Business Manager

Enhanced DBS

Job description

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager in Bolton. This full-time position involves ensuring day-to-day office functions run smoothly, assisting the Head Teacher in implementing policies, and managing HR duties. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a School Business Manager, excellent communication skills, and confident Microsoft package usage. This is a potential permanent opportunity with a salary range of £35k - £40k, including term time plus two weeks.