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School Business Manager

£42.25k - £48.82k per annum
Full-time

Applications are invited for the role of 0.6FTE School Business Manager within the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, a pivotal position supporting the effective day-to-day management of academic staff and resources across this dynamic and multi-disciplinary School.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing key operational activities including staff records, workload allocation and workforce planning. Acting as a central point of liaison with University professional services – including HR, Finance, IS&T, Academic Administration, and Student Recruitment and Admissions – the Business Manager will ensure that school-level processes and structures operate efficiently and in line with institutional requirements.

The role will also involve coordinating purchasing activity in accordance with agreed budgets and working closely with School academic leads to support operational planning and delivery of strategic priorities. The postholder will be responsible for preparing and coordinating papers and reports for the monthly Attendance Board meetings and supporting other compliance-related activities.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of an Honours degree or equivalent professional experience, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable. You will have proven experience of providing operational support in a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of systems, processes and governance. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential, as is experience of managing budgets in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly organised professional to play a key role in supporting the delivery and ongoing success of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

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Job Details

Section

Computing

Location

Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)

Salary

£42,254 to £48,823 per annum

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

21.75

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Thursday 20 August 2026

Reference

ACT-0228-26

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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