Strategic School Business Manager: Finance, HR & Ops

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Business Manager for a secondary school in Bolton. The role involves overseeing financial processes, HR administration, and compliance, and requires proven experience in an educational setting. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills. This position starts ASAP, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive school environment. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or similar role.
• Strong financial management and oversight capabilities.
• Confident use of school MIS systems and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes: budgeting, forecasting, reporting.
• Manage HR administration, recruitment, and payroll.
• Lead on health, safety, and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and development planning.

Skills

Financial acumen

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Proactivity

Resilience

Solution-focused approach

Education

Experience in school or education setting

Tools

School MIS systems

Financial software

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Business Manager for a secondary school in Bolton. The role involves overseeing financial processes, HR administration, and compliance, and requires proven experience in an educational setting. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills. This position starts ASAP, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive school environment. Interested candidates should apply promptly.