Business Manager – Primary School
BS16, Bristol
Full Time | Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Business Manager to join our primary school in BS16, Bristol, starting immediately. This is a full‑time role with responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the school’s business and support services.
This is a key leadership position, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the school is financially secure, compliant, and well‑run, allowing staff to focus on delivering excellent education.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Budget Management
- Lead on the preparation, monitoring and control of the school budget
- Ensure effective financial planning, forecasting and value for money
- Manage payroll, purchasing, invoicing and contracts
- Prepare financial reports for the Headteacher and Governors
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audits and ESFA requirements
Human Resources
- Manage all HR administration including recruitment, contracts and staffing records
- Oversee absence management, appraisals and staff wellbeing processes
- Liaise with external HR and payroll providers
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding checks
Premises & Health and Safety
- Oversee the management of school premises and site staff
- Ensure health & safety compliance, risk assessments and statutory checks
- Manage maintenance, contractors and capital projects
Administration & Compliance
- Lead the administration and office functions of the school
- Ensure GDPR, policies and statutory returns are compliant and up to date
- Act as a key point of contact for external agencies and service providers
Strategic Support
- Contribute to whole‑school strategy and development planning
- Support the Headteacher and Governors with decision‑making and reporting
About You
- Proven experience in a school business management, finance or operations role
- Strong financial management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High level of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail
- Experience in a school or education setting is highly desirable
We Offer
- A supportive and committed leadership team
- A vital role within a welcoming primary school community
- Opportunities to make a real impact on school operations
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
Important Information
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
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