Business & Office Manager – School in Kidderminster

Business & Office Manager – School

Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £41,177 – £44,253 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business & Office Manager to join a small, specialist school in Worcestershire.

This is a key role within the school, overseeing the day-to-day business and administrative functions while working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates effectively and efficiently.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a broad range of school business functions, including:

• Financial management, budgeting and forecasting
• HR administration, recruitment and payroll
• Health & safety and site compliance
• School policies, risk management and statutory compliance
• Data protection and information governance
• Procurement, supplier management and value for money
• Fundraising and grant applications
• School administration and office management
• Supporting the Headteacher and governing body
• Line-managing and supporting administrative staff
• Contributing to strategic planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting the smooth running of the school office

As this is a small school, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant contribution to the school's overall success.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong experience in school business management, office management or a similar senior administrative role, ideally within an education environment.

You should have:

• Strong financial and budget management experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience managing HR processes and supporting recruitment
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT and data management skills
• An understanding of GDPR and data protection
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• The confidence to work closely with senior leaders and governors

Experience within a school or education setting would be highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• £41,177 – £44,253 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• ASAP start
• Senior role with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Broad and varied role within a small specialist school
• Opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and smooth running of the school

If you are an experienced School Business Manager, Office Manager or Senior Administrator looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.