Business, Operations, HR & Compliance Manager

Southcott Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,070.00 - £33,672.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata

Business, Operations, HR & Compliance Manager job summary

You will focus on the leadership and management of finance, admissions and marketing, premises, HR, administration, ICT, the lunchtime team and health and safety. You will be integral to the effective operations of the school.

The successful candidate will require a strong background in financial management along with experience of HR processes. The post holder must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confidently securing buy-in from all stakeholders, with the ability to both lead teams and work as a member of one effectively.

This is an excellent career development opportunity and we would love to hear from you if you have the relevant experience, preferably in an educational setting and enjoy the challenges and rewards a role like this brings.

We actively encourage candidates to contact the school office on 01525 375753 or school@southcott.beds.sch.uk to request further information and/or arrange a visit to our lovely school.

We are committed to safeguarding. References will be taken up and the appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any convictions they have and any orders which have been made against them.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.mynewterm.com

Closing Date: 29th October 2026
Interviews: TBC

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and appoint before the closing date.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southcott Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southcott Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southcott-lower-school

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