Lead Finance, HR and Operations at a High-Performing Leeds School
Job Summary
Location: Leeds
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week MondayFriday 8:00am4:00pm
Salary: per annum
An established high-performing secondary school in Leeds is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the business and operational functions of the school.
Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team you will play a key role in ensuring the schools finances staffing premises and administrative systems are well managed.
You should have previous experience in a school or education setting and be confident managing financial processes HR administration procurement and operational compliance.
Leading annual budgeting and ongoing financial monitoring
Managing purchasing procurement and supplier contracts
Supporting payroll HR and staffing processes
Overseeing premises estates and facilities management
Managing health & safety risk and compliance
Supporting recruitment and safer onboarding procedures
Preparing reports for Governors and senior leaders
Maintaining accurate financial and personnel records
Reviewing operational processes and identifying improvements
Supporting the schools wider strategic planning
You will be commercially minded highly organised and confident dealing with senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of school finance procedures is important alongside good IT and Excel skills.
Experience with Arbor SIMS Bromcom or other school MIS/finance systems would be advantageous.
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 72 hours.
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