Office and Finance Manager chez ORC External

• Carlton Colville Primary School 
• Address: Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8DG 
• Salary: £29,093 - £32,654 per annum (pay award pending)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 7791

Come and join our school family.

At Carlton Colville Primary School, we’re proud to be a friendly, inclusive and ambitious community where every child is encouraged to shine. With the up-coming retirement of our long-serving Business Manager, we are looking for an organised, approachable and proactive Office and Finance Manager to lead our busy school office and keep our finances running smoothly.

This is a key role at the heart of our school, working closely with school leaders to make sure everything behind the scenes runs just as well as the learning in our classrooms.

As our Office and Finance Manager, you will:

• lead and support our small, friendly office team, ensuring everything runs efficiently and with a smile
• oversee the school’s finances, from budgeting and monitoring expenditure to producing reports and ensuring we meet all statutory requirements
• manage HR administration, including recruitment, staff records and payroll liaison
• keep accurate records and ensure we follow data protection and safeguarding procedures
• be a welcoming first point of contact for parents, staff, governors and visitors
• support the Headteacher and governors with accurate financial forecasting and planning.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience in financial management (school experience would be a bonus)
• can lead a team with positivity and confidence
• is highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• has great attention to detail and accuracy
• is confident with IT, including finance systems
• understands (or is willing to learn) school finance regulations
• communicates clearly and warmly with a wide range of people
• can work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• handles confidential information with care and discretion
• brings a positive, can‑do attitude and a commitment to our school values.

For more information

If you think this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to meet you. For more details, to arrange a visit, please contact Kay Everett-Day, Business Manager by either emailing [email protected] or calling 01502 572682.  

How to apply 

Please read Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected].

Closing date: 10am, 25 September 2025. 

Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025.

Carlton Colville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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