Lead Business Operations Successful Primary School
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Business
Administrative Management, Business Administration, Operations Management
Location: Manchester
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Salary: £45,000–£51,000 per annum
This is a great opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to join a successful primary school in Manchester and take responsibility for the smooth running of the school's finance, administration, HR and operational functions.
Previous School Experience EssentialYou should have previous experience working within a school, academy or education setting, with a strong understanding of school finance, compliance and day-to-day operations.
What You'll Be Doing- Managing the school's budget, financial monitoring and reporting
- Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with financial planning
- Overseeing HR administration, payroll and staff records
- Managing contracts, purchasing and relationships with suppliers
- Taking responsibility for premises, estates and health & safety
- Ensuring school policies, records and compliance requirements are maintained
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and safer working practices
- Preparing reports and information for Governors and senior leaders
- Managing administrative systems and supporting the wider office team
You will be organised, commercially aware and confident managing a broad range of school business functions.
Experience with school finance systems and MIS platforms such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be advantageous.
This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the Headteacher, staff, Governors and external suppliers.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.
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