School Business Manager & Data Protection Officer
Welbeck Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1NT31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week - term time Monday 7.45 am to 15.30pm Tuesday 7.45 am to 15.30pm Wednesday 7.45am to 15.30pm Thursday 7.45am to 15:45pm Friday 7.45am to 16:00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary: GLPC-I Points 35–39 (£44,711 – £48,710 equated)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of the current School Business Manager after 28 years of service, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Business Manager to join our warm and welcoming team to help lead the strategic direction of the school. Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of School Business Management or equivalent.
About the Role
As School Business Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Team, working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the efficient and effective running of all non-teaching operations across the school.
You will lead on:
- Strategic financial planning and budget management
- HR and recruitment
- Administration and office systems
- Estates, facilities and premises management
- Health & Safety and statutory compliance
- ICT systems and business operations
- Income generation, procurement and contracts
- GDPR and Data Protection Officer responsibilities
You will oversee a dedicated admin team and play a vital role in ensuring resources are used effectively to support excellent outcomes for pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has successful leadership or management experience, ideally in education or a similar complex environment
- Has strong financial and budget management skills
- Can lead teams positively and inspire high standards
- Understands HR processes, compliance and operational management
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills
- Can think strategically while managing day-to-day priorities
- Understands GDPR and data protection responsibilities (or is willing to develop expertise)
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all pupils
Visits Welcome
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and meet the Headteacher prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office 0115 91537890
Thursday 7th May at 10am
Monday 11th May at 1pm
Thursday 14th May at 10am or 3.30pm
Monday 18th May at 2pm
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interviews will take place: Week commencing 8th June 2026
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
- The opportunity to join a strong and experienced leadership team
- Dedicated and hardworking staff
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A role where you can genuinely make a difference every day
- A well-established school with strong systems and community reputation
The Opportunity
This position has become available due to the retirement of a long-serving school business manager.
We are looking for someone who can build on that legacy while bringing fresh ideas, innovation and strategic vision for the future.
The post will begin in September, but paid time can be arranged to work with our current School Business Manager for transition.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Welbeck Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Welbeck Primary School website
- Email address
- tracy.doolan@welbeck.nottingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 9153890
Welbeck Primary is an outstanding, vibrant inner city community school where high aspirations are at the heart of all that we do.
We have a talented and dedicated team who work hard to plan and provide an ambitious and engaging curriculum where children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.
We develop happy, confident and secure children in a nurturing, stimulating and creative environment.
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Arranging a visit to Welbeck Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.doolan@welbeck.nottingham.sch.uk.
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