Strategic School Business Manager: Finance, HR & Ops

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive community

Job summary

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the financial, administrative, personnel and business functions. The role involves working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure systems operate efficiently to support outstanding pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, procurement, payroll and HR processes, oversee administrative staff and site management, and

Qualifications

• Experience of business, financial or administrative management, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial management, budgeting and procurement processes
• Produce financial reports and present information to Governors
• Manage administrative systems and office operations
• Support recruitment, payroll administration and HR processes
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements and statutory returns
• Support site management, health and safety systems and contract management
• Manage and develop administrative staff
• Provide strategic business support to the Headteacher and Governing Body

Skills

Financial management

Administrative management

HR processes

Procurement

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the financial, administrative, personnel and business functions. The role involves working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure systems operate efficiently to support outstanding pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, procurement, payroll and HR processes, oversee administrative staff and site management, and