What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team in a role that is essential to the continued success and sustainability of the school. As Business Manager, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our resources, systems and environment enable high-quality teaching and learning.
We are looking for a skilled and committed professional who can combine strategic thinking with commitment to improving outcomes for all students. This post is a senior leadership position, responsible for all business and operational services across the school.
Core Areas of Responsibility
- Financial leadership and budget management
- HR and workforce management
- Estates, premises and health & safety
- Compliance (including GDPR and safeguarding systems)
- Operations (contract management, services)
You will also:
- Attend and support Governing Body and Finance Committee meetings
- Provide strategic advice to the Headteacher
- Ensure effective systems and processes are in place
This position offers
- Genuine influence at strategic leadership level
- A broad, varied role covering all aspects of school business management
- Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and long-term sustainability
- Professional challenge and development aligned to ISBL standards
Person Specification (Summary)
Essential
- Experience of financial management and budgeting
- Leadership and line management experience
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Knowledge of compliance, governance, and risk
Desirable
- Experience in a school or education setting
- Professional qualifications (finance, HR, business or ISBL)
- Experience of estates or project management
Commitment to safeguarding
Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team in a role that is essential to the continued success and sustainability of the school. As Business Manager, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our resources, systems and environment enable high-quality teaching and learning.
We are looking for a skilled and committed professional who can combine strategic thinking with commitment to improving outcomes for all students. This post is a senior leadership position, responsible for all business and operational services across the school.
Core Areas of Responsibility
- Financial leadership and budget management
- HR and workforce management
- Estates, premises and health & safety
- Compliance (including GDPR and safeguarding systems)
- Operations (contract management, services)
You will also:
- Attend and support Governing Body and Finance Committee meetings
- Provide strategic advice to the Headteacher
- Ensure effective systems and processes are in place
This position offers
- Genuine influence at strategic leadership level
- A broad, varied role covering all aspects of school business management
- Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and long-term sustainability
- Professional challenge and development aligned to ISBL standards
Person Specification (Summary)
Essential
- Experience of financial management and budgeting
- Leadership and line management experience
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Knowledge of compliance, governance, and risk
Desirable
- Experience in a school or education setting
- Professional qualifications (finance, HR, business or ISBL)
- Experience of estates or project management
Commitment to safeguarding
Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.
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