Strategic School Business Manager (Finance & Ops)

St Helens Borough Council; St Helens; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Planned handover

Inclusive school community

Supportive leadership team

Professional development

Influential leadership role

Making a difference

Zusammenfassung

St Helens Borough Council’s Thatto Heath Community Primary School is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead finance, HR, procurement and operational functions within a large three-form-entry primary school. You will work with the Headteacher, senior leaders and governors to drive efficient use of resources and strong financial controls.

The post offers an opportunity to lead across budgets, HR processes including payroll, procurement, contracts, health and safety, and to provide

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience of financial and/or business management, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Ability to manage a substantial school budget and present clear financial information to leaders and governors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, procurement, contracts and value for money.
• Oversee HR administration, including recruitment, contracts, payroll processes, absence and personnel records.
• Understands compliance, data protection, health and safety and effective risk management.
• Can support the effective management of school premises, contractors and services.
• Excellent IT skills and can confidently use financial, administrative and management information systems.
• Can lead and support administrative and operational staff effectively.
• Communicates professionally and sensitively with staff, governors, parents, external agencies and suppliers.
• Demonstrates discretion, integrity and a clear understanding of confidentiality.
• Is solution-focused, resilient and able to remain calm in a busy school environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead across finance and budget management, HR and payroll administration, procurement, contracts, premises, health and safety, compliance and school administration.
• Provide professional advice and accurate information to the Headteacher and governors.
• Help ensure resources are used effectively to secure the best outcomes for children.
• Support the Headteacher, senior leaders and governors in strategic financial planning.
• Manage school administrative and operational staff and processes.
• Oversee contract negotiation and contractor management for the site.

Kenntnisse

financial management

HR/payroll administration

procurement

compliance

data protection

stakeholder communication

budget monitoring

IT systems

Ausbildung

school/education sector experience

Tools

Finance systems

Payroll software

Jobbeschreibung

St Helens Borough Council’s Thatto Heath Community Primary School is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead finance, HR, procurement and operational functions within a large three-form-entry primary school. You will work with the Headteacher, senior leaders and governors to drive efficient use of resources and strong financial controls.

The post offers an opportunity to lead across budgets, HR processes including payroll, procurement, contracts, health and safety, and to provide