School Business Manager

Ability to

pass information effectively, accurately and concisely between colleagues,

partners and other agencies.

Ability to

allocate and supervise the workload of staff

Ability to

manage constant and often conflicting demands.

Ability to

manage, lead and motivate staff.

Ability to

manage budgets and advise and assist in budget monitoring.

Ability to

manage the use of computer systems and large databases

Competent in

the use of information technology.

Able to

develop and monitor effective systems for performance management.

Ability to

contribute to the strategic planning process within the specified area.

Ability to

generate creative solutions for the development of the service.

Understanding

of quality issues and the principles of customer care.

Understanding

of how current social and political issues impact on service delivery.

Of the

financial regulations, Leeds City Council and School staff instructions and

their application and purpose.

Experience Required

Of providing

leadership to, managing, and developing a staff group.

Of

confidentiality and implementing customer care policies.

Of assessing

workloads and working to deadlines.

Of working

flexibly

Of working

with constant and often conflicting demands.

Of managing

change.

Behavioural & other Characteristics

required

Committed to

continuous improvement.

Ability to

understand and observe the School and Leeds City Council’s Equal Opportunities

Policy.

To carry out

all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the School and

Leeds City Council’s Health & Safety Policies.

Willingness

to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to

date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the

following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties

and responsibilities: Candidates will

only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application

form that they meet all the essential requirements