School Operations & Finance Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovely Secondary School in Newcastle is seeking an organised and proactive School Business Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operational and administrative functions of the school, ensuring resources are used efficiently and processes run smoothly.

You will support budget management and financial monitoring, coordinate procurement and supplier relationships, maintain accurate records, uphold health and safety and compliance, and work with senior leaders to improve operational efficiency and

Qualifications

• Experience in school operations, finance or administration.
• Strong organisational, financial and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence managing budgets, resources and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day‑to‑day school business and administrative operations.
• Supporting budget management, financial monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinating procurement, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Managing administrative processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting premises management, health and safety and compliance.
• Working closely with senior leaders to improve operational efficiency.
• Helping ensure school policies and procedures are followed.
• Previous experience in school business management, operations or administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Financial management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Job description

Lovely Secondary School in Newcastle is seeking an organised and proactive School Business Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operational and administrative functions of the school, ensuring resources are used efficiently and processes run smoothly.

You will support budget management and financial monitoring, coordinate procurement and supplier relationships, maintain accurate records, uphold health and safety and compliance, and work with senior leaders to improve operational efficiency and