School Business Manager

Location: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (ideally before)
Contract: Full-time
Pay rate: Depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed)

We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.

• Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent).
• Strong financial, HR, and operational management experience.
• Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references.

Please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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