School Business Manager (Consultancy Basis)

Bristol

£45K - 18-Month FTC

We are supporting a Bristol-based school in their search for an experienced School Business Manager on a consultancy basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead key operational areas within the school, ensuring smooth and effective management across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance Oversight: Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely management accounts, and oversight of audits and reporting requirements.
• HR & Payroll Management: Line manage the HR function, ensuring effective payroll arrangements and personnel management.
• IT & Estates: Oversee the IT department and Estates Officer, ensuring technology and facilities run efficiently.
• Compliance: Ensure data protection responsibilities are met and health & safety practices are maintained.
• Local Authority Liaison: Manage relationships with the local authority regarding school reporting and engagement.
• Census & Reporting: Ensure the accuracy of census information and compliance with statutory requirements.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact within the school's operations, and is ideally suited to a candidate with a strong background in leadership of central functions the education space. On offer is an attracted benefits package, along with a salary of £40-45k