Interim Business Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 1AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Sheffield to recruit an experienced Interim School Business Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive leadership team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operational and financial management of the school during a busy autumn term.The school is seeking an experienced professional who can hit the ground running and provide stability, leadership and operational oversight until Christmas.

Your new role

As Interim School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the school's business functions.Duties will include:

Managing the school's budget and providing financial reports

Monitoring income and expenditure and supporting financial planning

Leading on procurement and contract management

Overseeing HR administration, recruitment and personnel matters

Managing premises, health and safety, facilities and compliance

Supporting the leadership team with strategic operational planning

Liaising with external stakeholders, suppliers and the local authority where required

Ensuring school policies and processes remain compliant and effective

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working as a School Business Manager, Operations Manager or equivalent within a school setting

Strong financial management and budget monitoring experience

Knowledge of school compliance, safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities

Experience of working within a primary school environment is desirable

Excellent communication and organisational skills

The ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors and external stakeholders

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What you'll get in return

As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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