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School Business Manager

Job in Bolton, Greater Manchester, NE66, England, UK
Listing for: Lever
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Due to the retirement of our long‑standing postholder, Lever Edge Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and play a pivotal role in the continued success of our school.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the school’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and income generation.
  • Oversee all aspects of the school’s accounting systems and financial controls.
  • Work closely with the Headteacher and Trustees to deliver the School Development Plan.
  • Contribute to long‑term planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision‑making.
  • Line‑manage the administrative, premises, catering, and school meals supervisory teams.
  • Promote effective communication, professional development, and high performance.
  • Lead on HR processes, payroll coordination, and staff compliance.
  • Oversee Health & Safety, premises, and facilities management.
  • Ensure systems and procedures meet statutory requirements and best practice.
  • Manage and maintain the Single Central Record.
  • Ensure full compliance across all support services in line with safeguarding expectations.
Qualifications
  • Solution‑focused, innovative, and flexible, with a positive and proactive mindset.
  • Experienced in strategic financial management, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
  • Highly proficient in IT, with experience of financial and information management systems.
  • Committed to our ethos of continuous improvement and raising standards for all.
  • (Previous school experience is an advantage but not essential for the right candidate)
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