Parklands High School is recruiting a School Business Manager to lead its non-teaching administration, working alongside senior leaders and the wider multi-academy trust. The post covers budgets, payroll, procurement, HR administration, site facilities and health and safety. It is a permanent full-time role subject to probation, with term-time-plus working possibly considered for the right candidate. Fit turns on proven experience running complex budgets and administrative teams, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Oversee budget management, financial reporting, payroll administration and procurement
- Manage supplier contracts for cost-efficiency and compliance
- Direct day-to-day administrative operations, health and safety compliance and site facilities
- Lead HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual processes and payroll oversight in line with trust policies
- Work with executive leadership and central trust teams on long-term strategic planning and operational sustainability
Experience
- Proven experience managing complex financial budgets, operational workflows and administrative teams
Skills & knowledge
- Maintain composure, prioritise workload under pressure and use sound judgement when problems arise
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging site staff, teachers, leaders and suppliers
Other
- Strong commitment to continuous operational improvement and supporting the wider educational community in Chorley
Nice to have
- Experience within an educational or public sector environment
What’s offered
- Flexible working, with term-time-plus arrangements considered for the right candidate
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
