School Operations & Finance Manager (Term Time + 4 Weeks)

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

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming primary school on the Fylde Coast in recruiting for the position of School Office Manager. This role partners with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school's financial, administrative and operational functions.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment, with strong financial management and HR experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage school MIS such as SIMS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial planning, budgeting and monitoring.
• Oversee HR administration and personnel management.
• Manage procurement, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Ensure health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Oversee premises and facilities management.
• Maintain administration systems and procedures.
• Support the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

HR administration

Procurement

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Education

School Business Manager qualification

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming primary school on the Fylde Coast in recruiting for the position of School Office Manager. This role partners with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school's financial, administrative and operational functions.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment, with strong financial management and HR experience.