SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Job title:

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

LocationHutton Church Of England Grammar School, Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SN (829 on roll)Tel: 01772 613112
School website:SummaryWe are looking to appoint a well-qualified, professional School Business Manager to work with the governors and Senior Leadership Team to play a key role in the strategic management of school operations, with particular focus on Finance, HR and administrative management.The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The business and financial management of school resources, including budget and financial planning

• Advising the Senior Leadership Team and governing body regarding the financial position of the school and communicating this to external agencies when required

• Management of the administrative operations of the school, including line management of school support staff

• Negotiating, managing and monitoring licences, insurances and contracts on behalf of the school

• Management of human resources administration for the school for both teaching and support staff, including support for recruitment processes

• Working with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and review the School Improvement Plan

• Overseeing the school’s information management systems, including completion of statutory returns and preparation of systems for the new academic year

• Acting as the schools’ Data Protection Officer and providing guidance and support to staff with regard to Data Protection Regulations

• Developing income generation activities, including the preparation and submission of bids for funding to external agencies

• Assisting with the development and implementation of the marketing strategy for the school

• Providing support for the School Operations Manager in the management of health and safety for the school premises.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and ICT skills and extensive knowledge and experience of financial and administrative systems.The role is full time, term time, plus three weeks and will be paid at Grade 10 (SCP 35-40). The additional three weeks will be worked on school INSET days and at key points during the school holidays to ensure continuation of financial processing and preparation for the new academic and financial years.The number of weeks may be negotiable for the right candidate, however the ability to work some days during the school holidays is an essential requirement. The point at which the successful candidate will be paid will be dependent on their previous experience.Candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, before applying. Application forms, alongside job and person specifications, are available from the school website at www.huttongrammar.org. Your application form should be accompanied by a letter, no longer than two sides A4 in length, outlining your suitability for the post. Completed applications should be emailed to k.wohlman@huttongrammar.org.The school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on the 25/06/2025Proposed Interview Date:01/07/2025Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Expected salary

£44711 – 49764 per year

Location

Preston

Job date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:54:09 GMT

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