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Business Manager, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09339

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Posting date: 30 June 2025
Salary: £48,719.00 to £51,529.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1QN
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09339

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EDUCATON, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Business Manager

35 hours per week

Permanent

£48,719 - £51,529 / £26.70 - £28.24 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen within Kirkwall Grammar School for a Business Manager to run the non-teaching work of the school as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team.

You will have experience, enthusiasm, and high skill levels to deliver the objectives of this challenging post.

You will be responsible for the efficient and effective management and delivery of support services within the School. The post also has a responsibility for supporting the Head Teacher in the effective financial management of the school through the provision of accurate and timeous financial management information.

You should hold a qualification at SCQF 8/9 i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Technical Apprenticeship in a business, administration, management, personnel, finance, law or other relevant subject OR have a minimum of 5 years' previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of this person specification.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Ruth McKay, Head Teacher, on (01856) 872102 or e-mail ruth.mckay@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 July 2025

Please note that interview expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.

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