Trust Business Manager

inploi; Atherton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Atherton is looking for a Trust Business Manager to oversee financial management and support operational effectiveness across primary schools. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a leadership role within an educational environment. Excellent opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding children are part of this essential position.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management and accounting.
• Experience in leading and motivating colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the school’s financial management processes.
• Manage administrative systems and data.
• Act as the GDPR lead for the trust.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Data management

Communication

Education

Experience in a school setting

Understanding of ESFA governance

Job description

Overview

Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council

The Wings’ CE Trust

Atherton St George’s CE Primary School

Derby Street

Atherton

M46 0HJ

Salary: Grade 9, £39,862- £45,091 per annum.

37 hours per week, Full Year

Temporary for 12 months

Required for as soon as all necessary recruitment checks are cleared

The Wings’ CE Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Trust Business Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven professional to join our Trust in order to make a significant difference to the lives of our pupils.

The role will be based at a school however you will be required to travel to the schools within the trust during the week.

The Trust consists of three Primary Schools situated in the Wigan Borough and is an innovative and ambitious organisation committed to investing in the professional development of staff at all levels.

The Trust Business Manager (TBM) will work closely with the CFO and be responsible for ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in line with ESFA probity and governance requirements. Strategic support, direction and development will be provided by the CFO and the TBM will also be required to work with, and follow directives set by, the Executive Headteacher, CFO and Headteachers.

The successful candidate will be a member of the B&A Leadership Team and should have experience of leading and motivating colleagues.

The TBM will also be responsible for:

• The supervision of the school’s financial management and accounting processes
• Administrative systems
• Data management & trust GDPR lead
• Administration of the school’s nursery provision
• Governance liaison

Please see the attached job pack for a full job description.

If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment. This is a vital role within our school where no two days are the same in this fast-paced role, but job satisfaction is high.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust and applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of a church school.

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Flu vaccinations

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883971 E-mail: [e-mail] Website: https://www.thewingstrust.org.uk/

Closing date: 30th September 2025

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

• Application Pack
• DBS Policy Statement Schools
• Guidance for Safer Work Practices
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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