Executive School Business Manager
Role Overview
Lead strategic and operational business functions across St Hugh's CE Primary School and St Paul's CE Primary School.
Work with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and Trust central teams to ensure effective, compliant services that support education.
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Role overview
Lead strategic and operational business functions across St Hugh's CE Primary School and St Paul's CE Primary School.
Work with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and Trust central teams to ensure effective, compliant services that support education.
Business and operational functions
- Lead finance and strategic budget management, HR and workforce support, and procurement and contract management.
- Oversee estates, premises, health and safety, compliance, risk and safeguarding systems.
- Manage administration, information and data, IT and digital services.
- Support educational visits and operational needs across both schools.
- Identify system improvements, maximise value for money and ensure resources support school priorities.
Candidate profile
- The Trust seeks an experienced business or operations professional who is strategic, organised, financially astute and solutions-focused.
- Candidates should be able to build strong relationships and manage competing priorities.
- The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Salary and contract
- Permanent contract.
- FTE salary is £39,152–£42,839; actual salary is £35,237–£38,555.
- Grade 7.
Working pattern
- 36.66 hours per week, term time plus 15 days.
Work locations
- The role is based across St Hugh's CE Primary School and St Paul's CE Primary School.
About the schools and Trust
The schools are part of Crompton House Church of England Multi-Academy Trust.
St Hugh's is a one-form-entry primary school serving Holts Village, with around 200 pupils.
St Paul's is a one-form-entry primary school in Royton with nursery provision and additional resourced provision for children with autism and speech, language and communication needs.
Both schools describe strong community relationships and distinct identities within the wider Trust.
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