Fife Council
Business Manager
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 September 2026
Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £47,604.34 to £57,196.54
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Bell Baxter High School, Cupar
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Ways in which you have managed budgets and resources in relation to staffing, resources and facilities.
- Setting priorities
- Monitoring expenditure
- Achieving value for money
- Balancing operational needs against financial constraints
- Ensuring resources are used effectively
Ways in which you have ensured that facilities and building resources support the effective delivery of services.
- Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
- Responding to the needs of building users
- Planning improvements
- Ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations
Ways in which you have ensured compliance with health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Risk assessment processes
- Monitoring compliance
- Responding to health and safety issues
- Record keeping
- Implementing corrective actions
- Promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing
Ways in which you have contributed to the strategic objectives of your organisation.
- Supporting senior leaders in achieving priorities
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
- Influencing decision-making
- Contributing to positive outcomes through effective planning and leadership
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Ways in which you have led, managed or supported others to achieve organisational objectives.
- Motivating and developing staff
- Managing performance
- Supporting wellbeing
- Delegating responsibilities
- Fostering a positive and collaborative working environment
Ways in which your skills, knowledge and experience make you suitable for the role of Secondary Business Manager.
- Understanding of working within a public sector environment
- Commitment to supporting educational outcomes
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Contribution to continuous improvement and service excellence
Job Details
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management across all non-teaching functions within a busy secondary school environment.
The post holder will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of school finances, human resources, administrative services, facilities, health and safety, procurement, and business support functions. They will play a key role in supporting the school's vision and improvement priorities by ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and deliver best value. The importance of effective business management support for Headteachers in areas such as financial planning, budget monitoring and resource management is reflected in local Devolved School Management guidance.
The Business Manager will lead and manage administrative and support staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, high performance and excellent customer service. They will be responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies, and support the effective delivery of educational services.
Working in partnership with central support services and colleagues across the authority, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, financial management and workforce planning activities, providing professional advice and support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
As a Business Manager, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher, contributing to the leadership and management of the school and ensuring that resources, people and processes are aligned to support the best possible outcomes for young people.
A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
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Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You are required to have an Honours Degree or equivalent educational qualification to SCQF level 10 in a relevant discipline.
You will have extensive experience of working in an educational setting, along with an ability to respond positively in an environment of change.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Directorate Information - Council Department information https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx
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For Further Information Please Contact: Rebecca.Farrell@fife.gov.uk
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