Finance & Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 07420090-59a3-49d1-983c-78c731f9c143 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Strong financial management experience, ideally at senior level. (E)
Experience in working as part of a tightly-knit team to implement change. (E)
Experience of operational management across multiple functions. (E)
Knowledge of employment law, safeguarding compliance, and financial procedures. (E)
A willingness to learn & implement new financial systems, under the direction of SLT and Trust Board. (E)
An understanding of Governance procedures, regulations and policies in a school with the ability to act as facilitator for the Trust board of Governors. (E)
Recognised financial qualification (e.g., MBA, accountancy) or willingness to undertake training (school willing to support with this). (D)
Experience in property/estate management or capital projects. (D)
Knowledge of charity law, company law, and education-sector compliance. (D)
Fundraising or income-generation experience. (D)
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent financial, analytical, and organisational skills. (E)
Strong ICT competence and data-management capability. (E)
High-quality written and verbal communication skills. (E)
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, contracts, and policies. (E)
Sound judgement, confidentiality, and resilience. (E)
Personal Attributes
A dedication & ambition to further develop skills (E)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. (E)
Ability to work with strong initiative (E)
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively. (E)
Motivation, integrity and professional credibility. (E)
Ability to maintain boundaries and build trust (E)
Ability to work strategically, under the direction of the Head Teacher and Trust Board (E)
Key:
E= Essential
D= Desirable
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing Day
A friendly and supportive staff team
Regular social events
A wonderful environment to work in
Fantastic children and supportive families
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Strong financial management experience, ideally at senior level. (E)
Experience in working as part of a tightly-knit team to implement change. (E)
Experience of operational management across multiple functions. (E)
Knowledge of employment law, safeguarding compliance, and financial procedures. (E)
A willingness to learn & implement new financial systems, under the direction of SLT and Trust Board. (E)
An understanding of Governance procedures, regulations and policies in a school with the ability to act as facilitator for the Trust board of Governors. (E)
Recognised financial qualification (e.g., MBA, accountancy) or willingness to undertake training (school willing to support with this). (D)
Experience in property/estate management or capital projects. (D)
Knowledge of charity law, company law, and education-sector compliance. (D)
Fundraising or income-generation experience. (D)
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent financial, analytical, and organisational skills. (E)
Strong ICT competence and data-management capability. (E)
High-quality written and verbal communication skills. (E)
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, contracts, and policies. (E)
Sound judgement, confidentiality, and resilience. (E)
Personal Attributes
A dedication & ambition to further develop skills (E)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. (E)
Ability to work with strong initiative (E)
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively. (E)
Motivation, integrity and professional credibility. (E)
Ability to maintain boundaries and build trust (E)
Ability to work strategically, under the direction of the Head Teacher and Trust Board (E)
Key:
E= Essential
D= Desirable
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing Day
A friendly and supportive staff team
Regular social events
A wonderful environment to work in
Fantastic children and supportive families
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.