School Business Manager Trafford Specialist School - £24,000-£42,000 (DOE) Are you an experienced School Business Manager with a strong track record in financial recovery and operational leadership? Do you thrive in challenging environments where your expertise can make a real, measurable difference? Would you like to play a pivotal role in stabilising and strengthening the future of a specialist school? A specialist school in Trafford is seeking a highly capable School Business Manager to join the leadership team at a critical and important time. Due to the long-term absence of the previous post-holder, the school''s financial position has come under pressure, and the leadership team is now looking to appoint an experienced professional who can take ownership of the school''s business and financial operations. The Role - School Business Manager As School Business Manager, you will hold strategic responsibility for the school''s financial management, budgeting, and operational efficiency. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will lead on financial recovery planning, cost control, and long-term sustainability, ensuring the school is placed on a stable footing moving forward. Your responsibilities will include overseeing budgeting and forecasting, managing deficits, identifying efficiency savings, and ensuring robust financial controls are in place. In addition, you will have oversight of HR processes, premises management, procurement, and compliance, ensurin