School Operations & Finance Manager (Term-Time)

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeton Primary School in Weeton, near Preston, Lancashire, is hiring a School Business Manager. The role is 37.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days during holidays. Salary quoted as full-time equivalent. Visits to the school are welcome.

Key responsibilities include managing financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, payroll liaison, contracts and procurement, HR administration, and ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding. Pro-rata pay applies for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school finances, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven ability to prepare financial reports for senior leaders and governors.
• Experience with payroll and HR administration.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring expenditure.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Prepare financial reports for senior leaders and governors.
• Oversee payroll liaison and staff absence records.
• Manage contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding.
• Monitor health and safety compliance.
• Lead administrative systems to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate facilities management and maintenance projects.
• Assist with funding applications, bids and reporting.
• Provide line management and support to administrative staff.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Payroll liaison

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

School Business Management qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weeton Primary School in Weeton, near Preston, Lancashire, is hiring a School Business Manager. The role is 37.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days during holidays. Salary quoted as full-time equivalent. Visits to the school are welcome.

Key responsibilities include managing financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, payroll liaison, contracts and procurement, HR administration, and ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding. Pro-rata pay applies for part-time arrangements.