finance & hr manager (maternity cover).

🚀 Start Date: September 2026

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience in Finance, HR, or both? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team?

We're looking for a dedicated Finance & HR Manager to join a welcoming and nurturing primary school community on a maternity cover contract.

💙 The school is passionate about helping every child become the very best version of themselves. With a strong nurturing ethos at the heart of everything they do, they follow the Six Principles of Nurture and pride themselves on creating a supportive environment for both pupils and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for flexibility, meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact behind the scenes.

✨ What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the School Business Manager, you'll support the smooth running of the school's Finance and HR functions by:

💰 Managing financial administration, purchase orders and invoices

📊 Maintaining accurate financial records and reporting information

👥 Supporting HR processes including recruitment, DBS checks and staff records

📅 Monitoring and recording staff absences and leave

📈 Producing reports and analysing absence data

🔒 Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion

📝 Preparing correspondence and administrative documentation

🤝 Providing general Finance and HR support across the school

🎯 What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

✅ Previous experience in Finance, HR or Administration

✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

✅ Strong communication skills

✅ A positive, flexible and self-motivated approach

✅ Good IT and data management skills

⭐ School-based experience is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applicants from a variety of sectors and will provide training and support for someone who can bring the right skills, attitude and enthusiasm to the role.

💡 Why Apply?

🌈 Supportive and friendly team

🤗 A caring, nurturing school environment

📚 Training and development opportunities

⚖️ Flexible working arrangements

💼 A varied and rewarding role

❤️ The chance to contribute to a school that genuinely puts children and staff at the heart of everything it does

⏰ Working Pattern

• 10 hours per week
• Ideally 2 hours per day across 5 days
• Flexible arrangements available and hours can potentially be worked across 3 days to suit the successful candidate

📩 Interested?

We'd love to hear from you!

📧 Send your updated CV to kerry.mcmenamin1@randstad.co.uk

📞 Or call Kerry on 0161 200 1906 for an informal chat.

✨ Join a school where your skills will be valued, your contribution will make a difference, and every day brings the opportunity to support a thriving school community.