School Business Manager - Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd : Job Details

Are you a School Finance Manager or SBM looking for a more senior role?

Looking for a role where your voice is heard, your ideas matter—and you’ve got the freedom to lead?

This might be your perfect opportunity…

We’re supporting St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton (M27 9QP) in their search for a School Business Manager—a crucial role that sits on the Senior Leadership Team and works closely with the Headteacher.

You’ll be the go-to person for all things finance, HR, estates, IT, operations, and compliance. If you're ready to step up, lead strategically, and help shape the future of a thriving school, read on.

Key details:

• Salary: £59,627 - £64,951

• Hours: 36 per week, Monday to Friday (with some flexibility)

• Contract: Permanent, full-year role

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme—19.8% employer contribution

• Location: Swinton, Salford

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the school’s financial strategy, budgets, and reporting

• Supporting department leads with financial planning and insights

• Leading audits, policy reviews, and year-end processes

• Overseeing HR operations and advising on employment issues

• Managing the school site, including a PFI contract and capital projects

• Leading IT strategy and overseeing systems and service contracts

• Taking charge of health & safety, insurance, and emergency planning

• Acting as the school’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), managing GDPR, FOIs, SARs and staff training

What you’ll bring:

• A Level 4 finance qualification (e.g. AAT) or significant equivalent experience

• A solid background in finance and budget management

• Experience leading operations across HR, estates, IT or administration

• Confidence working with senior leaders, governors, and external partners

• Strong communication skills—you can turn complex data into clear advice

• Strategic thinking combined with a practical, can-do approach

• Knowledge of employment law, data protection, health & safety and safer recruitment

• A student-first attitude and commitment to the school’s values

• Support for the Catholic ethos of the school

• Fluent spoken English to support clear communication

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Interested in becoming the School Business Manager at St Ambrose Barlow?

Let’s have a chat. Send your CV via this ad or give Kellie Gordon a call at the Appoint-Ed office to find out more.

I’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV via this ad.

This role is being handled exclusively by Kellie Gordon at Appoint-Ed. All direct approaches will be forwarded to Kellie. Agency CVs will be regarded as a gift.