School finance / facilities / administration manager

School Finance / Facilities / Administration Manager - Bristol (BS11)

Are you a school administrator looking for an opportunity for progression? Or a Finance / Accounts Assistant, or Project Manager looking for a new role during school hours?

We are recruiting for a School Business Manager within a large, friendly, inclusive, and fast-paced primary school in Bristol (BS11). Working closely with the Head Teacher, the successful candidate will handle all the administrative and logistical aspects of running the school, including financial management, health and safety, compliance, and line management of administration and premises-related staff.

Salary: £19,971 - £35,851 per annum (depending on contracted hours per week)
Hours: 3 days (19.5 hours), 4 days (26 hours) or 5 days (32.5 hours) per week
Term: Term Time Only, plus two weeks during school holidays

About the Role:

1. Effective management, reporting, and recording of the school’s finances
2. Organisation of school buildings and grounds, including repairs, maintenance, and cleaning
3. Managing the use of school facilities (e.g., accommodation and lettings), including Health, Safety, and Risk Assessment procedures
4. Line management of administration and premises-related staff – cleaners, caretakers – including identification of training needs and facilitation of training

The Right Candidate:

1. Relevant prior experience/qualifications in managing finances – finance admin, management accountant, bursar, etc.
2. Excellent administrative skills
3. Experience of supervising/managing teams of people
4. IT proficient, with sound knowledge and the ability to quickly learn new software
5. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and textually

If you are interested in this School Finance / Facilities / Administration Manager role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson. Interviews for this role are ongoing, with the role set to begin in March 2025.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.