School Business Manager Location: Blackburn Start Date: 16th March (with a 2-week handover with the current post holder) Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm 2 days per week initially in handover, increase to Monday–Friday for the right candidate as temporary to permanent Bridge Education are delighted to be recruiting a School Business Manager for a lovely school in Blackburn. This is a key leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school’s finance, HR and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, the successful candidate will ensure effective systems are in place, statutory requirements are met, and the school achieves value for money. You will also line manage administrative and support staff and play an important role in the wider life and ethos of the school. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Support Contribute to strategic planning through high-quality financial and operational advice Attend finance and staffing committee meetings, preparing and presenting reports Line manage administrative and support staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and developmentFinance Prepare, monitor and review the annual budget with the Headteacher and Governors Ensure compliance with local authority and school financial regulations Monitor income and expenditure and advise on variances and future budget planning Oversee procur...