Senior Business Manager

• Location: Fylde Primary School
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Potential for Permanent Employment: Yes

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Senior Business Manager to join a welcoming and supportive school environment. This role is ideal for a professional who can take ownership of the school's business operations, providing strategic and operational support across finance, administration, HR, premises, and compliance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and manage the school's administrative and business support functions.
• Act as a key member of the school's leadership and operational team.
• Manage financial processes including budgeting, monitoring expenditure, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and personnel records.
• Ensure the effective use and administration of SIMS and other school management systems.
• Monitor attendance, admissions, pupil data, and statutory returns.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and other statutory requirements.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external suppliers and service providers.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to school improvement priorities.
• Line manage administration staff and ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager, Senior Administrator, or equivalent school-based role.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS.
• Experience managing school finances and budgets.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Good understanding of HR processes and school compliance requirements.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents, and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• School Business Management qualification or relevant business qualification.
• Experience within a primary school setting.
• Knowledge of education sector funding and procurement processes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
• Chance to make an immediate impact within the school.
• Full-time, consistent working hours.
• Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
• A varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility and autonomy.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced professional with the necessary school-based experience and SIMS expertise, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.