Job Introduction
Four Lanes Federation
Federation Business Manager
Closing date: 13/03/2026 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 13/04/2026 or soonest availability
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours
42 weeks (additional weeks by agreement – open to discussion)
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Grade F
Location of Role: Four Lanes Federation
Contact e-mail address: headteacher@fourlanesfederation.com
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Manager to join the Four Lanes Federation and play a crucial role in our strategic and operational leadership.
The Business Manager will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and be a part of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for assisting with the strategic vision and day to day operations relating to, Budget, Finance, Human Resources, Premises, Health and Safety and Communication.
The successful candidate will be highly efficient and organised. They will lead on business operations, managing our contracted arrangements and leading a team of administrators and site staff across both our schools.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in administration and be able to run a well-organised office. The post holder must have good interpersonal skills. Candidates will need to have a professional attitude and be able to communicate and relate easily with a range of stakeholders, whilst always maintaining discretion and confidentiality. They will have experience in leading a successful office team and working alongside Senior Leaders.
The Federation Business Manager will play a key strategic role in linking strong financial management to the Federation improvement planning process and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders. These strengths will enable us to best meet the needs of all our learners and strive for excellence in standards of education and care. You will be required to ensure statutory policies are followed, including around safer recruitment, and help to plan and implement initiatives, considering financial and resource limitations. There will also be opportunity to project manage.
This person will be a well-qualified and experienced manager in administration. Candidates should hold a relevant NCSL School Business Management, or equivalent, qualification. They should have previous experience in a school setting.
This is a varied role with a broad range of responsibilities as part of our friendly team. We are looking for someone who is motivated to do their best for our community and its children.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have proven experience in financial management, budget setting and control, including managing relevant processes and procedures;
- Will actively ensure the budget, Service Level Agreements and any contracts to ensure value for money is achieved through support of our admin officers;
- Is able to generate income and manage capital funds;
- Has good knowledge of site management, implementation of Health and Safety legislation, Human Resources and GDPR;
- Can think strategically and creatively;
- Is flexible, resilient and able to prioritise tasks;
- Has relevant professional or academic qualifications;
- Has excellent communication skills;
- Is passionate about working in a school environment and contributing to the achievement of the Federation vision and aims.
Application Procedure:
We can offer:
A supportive Federation team;
A driven senior leadership team;
A team of 4 other administrators and 2 site staff;
Polite pupils;
Opportunities for professional development, particularly is there are areas of lower confidence or lesser experience for a candidate.
Why not look at our website at www.fourlanesfederation.com to find out more about us?
Visits to the Federation are welcomed.
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
School office: 01256 324256 or via email to headteacher@fourlanesfederation.com
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
