School Meals Business Manager

School Meals Business Manager

Length of role: Initial 12 months

Location: Warrington

Hourly rate: £18.24 per hour

We are seeking a School Meals Business Manager to provide robust business management support to our School Meals Service. This role is crucial in ensuring the service is efficient, cost-effective, flexible, well-maintained, and compliant with school food standards and quality food hygiene regulations.

Day-to-day of the role

Manage all business management responsibilities within the service, tailored to the needs of school leaders, parents/carers, and children.

Line manage and supervise the office staff within the school meals central team, ensuring systems and processes are robust.

Support Account Managers with business intelligence and system support required for delivering a high-quality and cost-effective School Meals Service.

Maintain strong working relationships with school leaders to uphold and enhance service standards and resolve operational issues.

Assist in exploring new opportunities to increase service uptake, ensuring sustainability within available resources.

Manage procurement in line with Council policies, including setting specifications for goods and services.

Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and other relevant regulations in collaboration with Area Account Managers.

Develop and implement an annual business plan, continuity plan, and risk assessments to support effective service delivery.

Oversee service performance against agreed standards, providing reports to support evidence-based decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Relevant experience in a Catering Service, preferably related to school meals, at a managerial or supervisory level.

Strong knowledge of health and safety and School Meals Standards.

Proven ability in writing and producing reports that inform decision-making and promote positive outcomes.

Experience in procuring goods and services to deliver value for money and effective service provision.

Excellent organizational, planning, and management skills.

Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Proficient IT skills and an understanding of IT's role in service modernization.

Ability to analyze financial data and performance reports to inform service improvement.