School Business Manager

Company: Spencer Clarke Group
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks
Salary: Grade G, SCP 24-28 (£35,412-£39,152) or Grade H 29-33 (£39,862 - £44,075) - Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience

Are you an experienced School Business Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity within a school environment? Spencer Clarke Group is delighted to offer you a chance to join one of our schools!

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management
  Lead on budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring expenditure. Ensure the school operates within budget, delivers value for money, and complies with financial regulations and audit requirements.
• HR & Staffing Oversight
  Manage recruitment processes, contracts, payroll coordination, and staff records. Support the Headteacher in HR matters including absence management, performance, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Premises & Facilities Management
  Oversee the maintenance, security, and development of the school site, ensuring a safe, clean, and fully functional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Health & Safety Compliance
  Take responsibility for health & safety across the school, including risk assessments, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Administration & Operational Leadership
  Lead the admin function of the school, improving systems and processes to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. Support strategic planning and contribute to the overall leadership of the school.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business, finance, or operations management (experience in a school or education setting is highly desirable).
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
• Understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and statutory compliance requirements within an organisation (schools experience preferred).
• Ability to manage teams, work collaboratively with senior leaders, and communicate effectively with staff, governors, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and implement effective systems and processes.

If you are interested, then please contact Cameron Nicholls on and click on the apply button below.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
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