School Business Manager

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: -36,363 - -39,862
Contract Type: Temporary-Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Full Year or Term Time Plus Additional Weeks (flexible for the right candidate)

A specialist school in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and motivated School Business Manager to join its leadership team. The school provides education and support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 2 to 4 and is committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where young people can thrive.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective day-to-day and strategic management of the school''s business functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the school''s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long-term financial planning.
• Overseeing HR administration processes, payroll liaison, recruitment, and staff onboarding.
• Managing site operations, maintenance programmes, contracts, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory obligations.
• Line managing administrative and support staff.
• Supporting school improvement initiatives through effective resource and operational management.
• Providing strategic business support to the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager role or a similar operational, financial, or business management position.
• Strong financial management and budget planning skills.
• Knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and operational management.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• A commitment to supporting vulnerable children and young people and contributing to positive educational outcomes.

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• Flexible working pattern options for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs.

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.