Business Support Officer

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic School Business Support Officer to join a well-established and supportive school in the heart of Burnley.

This is a full-time role, due to start ASAP, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving educational setting.

Job Title:

School Business Support Officer

Location:

Burnley

Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Grade:
Grade 7

• Undertake all business and financial management transactions relating to school resources and prepare reports for the Headteacher as required.
• Manage the school's administrative function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring administrative systems and procedures.
• Manage a small team of support staff, including actioning appraisals and recruitment and selection, where applicable.
• Assist the Headteacher and Governing Body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school, including lettings, where applicable.
• Arrange the provision, analysis and evaluation of data, detailed reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and outside agencies.
• Manage the administration of human resources processes.
• Assist in the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance.
• Support the implementation of the school's health and safety policies as directed.
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts, including the School Fund.

• Monitor and administer a whole-school budget of approximately 1,000,000.
• Undertake a PA role to the Headteacher or another senior member of staff.
• Coordinate staff cover arrangements.

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including Headteachers, school staff, parents, governors, school finance offices and children.
• Experience of a range of financial responsibilities, including managing and monitoring budgets, processing invoices, procurement, accounting for cash and preparing accounts.
• Experience maintaining computerised records.
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Publisher and Teams.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.