Job Introduction
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only to start 1st September 2025. Full time post (37 hours per week)
If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to join a great team, are able to work in a fast-paced environment, think on your feet and have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to work as part of a strong dynamic team, then this may be the role for you!
Sir Francis Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated School Business Manager to support and take a leading role in the school regarding finance, HR, premises and health and safety. They will be an active member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team working closely with the Headteacher.
They will act as direct line manager for a number of administrative, premises and administrative staff; support the leadership team with strategic decision making; work alongside the governors to provide finance and HR support and work as a team through relevant tendering processes with external service contracts. (Please see the job description for more information).
We are a fully maintained, prime account school and as such, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the school finances, bank accounts and all elements of the HR functions of the school, including the supervision of payroll, liaising with our external HR providers.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial or business management environment. Previous experience working in a school business setting is essential.
• Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school, ensuring the most effective use of resources and thinking widely and innovatively to maximise the quality of education for our pupils.
• Have the capacity to manage the School’s HR function by liaising with our external HR services.
• Be accountable for the probity, efficiency and accuracy of payroll and finance systems and processes.
• Be responsible for financial resource management.
• Be responsible for the procurement, selection, management, maintenance, repair and safekeeping of resources, including meeting the requirements of regular audits
• Have up to date knowledge of best practice when managing the Pupil Premium, sports and SEND grants in order to support the Senior Leadership Team to maximise its potential impact
• Have delegated day-to-day responsibility for all health and safety matters, including maintaining and developing systems, policies, procedures and working practices; including the measures to be taken in the event of emergencies
• Be excellent at prioritisation and coping effectively with the pressures of a demanding role.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – please contact the school office to arrange these or email Suzanne.prior@sfh.lincs.sch.uk
Further information and an application form can be obtained from the school website at www.sfh.lincs.sch.uk
Closing Date & Shortlisting: 25th June 2025 Interviews: 3rd July 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and be aware that written references will be taken up at shortlisting stage, prior to interview.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
