Strategic School Finance & Operations Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction period

Professional development opportunities

Networking across the Trust

Staff team collaboration

Job summary

Jesson's Church of England Primary School in Dudley seeks a School Business Manager to oversee finance, HR, premises and administration. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and producing financial reports in collaboration with the Headteacher and Trust CFO.

You will lead on compliance, health and safety, and risk management, supporting governors with strategic planning and driving efficiency and value for money across the school. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management or similar
• Ability to oversee finance, HR, premises and administration functions
• Proven track record of financial reporting and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, HR, premises and administration functions
• Manage budgets and support forecasting
• Assist with financial reporting with Headteacher and Trust CFO
• Lead on compliance, health and safety and risk management
• Support strategic planning with Headteacher and governors
• Drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability and value for money

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Jesson's Church of England Primary School in Dudley seeks a School Business Manager to oversee finance, HR, premises and administration. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and producing financial reports in collaboration with the Headteacher and Trust CFO.

You will lead on compliance, health and safety, and risk management, supporting governors with strategic planning and driving efficiency and value for money across the school. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required.