Lead The Business Operations Of A Successful Manchester Primary School

Company: Marchant Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Location: ManchesterStart: ASAPContract: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pmSalary: £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 Essential

You 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

About You

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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Posted: October 16th, 2026