Senior School Business Manager Hybrid SEND Focus

TLTP Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

TLTP Group in Northampton is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee financial management, administration, procurement and premises for a specialist school. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure an efficient, safe and compliant operation.

The role is largely site-based, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with flexibility for 1-2 remote days. Fixed term to July, with opportunities to contribute to strategic school development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent.
• Strong financial management and budgetary skills.
• Experience managing administrative and operational functions.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance priorities and work under pressure with safeguarding, health and safety and GDPR awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, financial management, expenditure and reporting.
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with financial planning.
• Manage procurement, contracts, suppliers and purchasing.
• Oversee school administration and operational systems.
• Support premises, facilities, health and safety and site-related matters.
• Support HR processes, including recruitment and payroll where appropriate.
• Ensure policies, procedures and statutory requirements are maintained.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
• Assist with audits, inspections and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.
• Contribute to strategic planning and wider school development.

Skills

Financial management

Budget management

Procurement

HR processes

Health and safety

GDPR compliance

Communication

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

TLTP Group in Northampton is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee financial management, administration, procurement and premises for a specialist school. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure an efficient, safe and compliant operation.

The role is largely site-based, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with flexibility for 1-2 remote days. Fixed term to July, with opportunities to contribute to strategic school development.