School Business Manager

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• 
  Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as business, finance or human resources.
  • The post holder should bring experience of operating at a leadership and management level,
  such that they can make an immediate contribution to the Senior Leadership Team and
  positively impact on the effectiveness of the school's support services.
  • A high level of competency in communication, presentational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills and practical facilitation skills.
  • Experience of budget responsibility and monitoring
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Experience in resource/project management

Desirable

• A professional qualification in management, business, human resources, finance or other
relevant field.
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Knowledge and understanding of school governance and national education priorities.
• Knowledge of business planning and performance management

CLOSING DATE - 10th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Week Beginning 21st October 2024

 

 

Job Advert

Position Title: School Business Manager

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Newbattle High School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 16.15 Fri 8.00 – 13.00

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 42 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,895.67 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.